Having missing teeth causes embarrassment, dysfunction, and concerns for your health. Having Dr. Bagwell, our implant dentist for Melbourne, replace missing teeth with dental implants is the best way to regain control of all of the above. As the preferred method to tooth replacement, dental implants restore beauty and function, and minimize risk to the health of your jawbone and overall well-being.
While your number one concern might be your appearance, the impact on your health of having one or more missing teeth should be primary. When the support of a tooth and tooth root is absent, the jawbone lacks support and begins to deteriorate over time, resulting in poor health and support of remaining teeth and causing a sunken appearance in the face. The teeth that are left may also begin to shift because of the missing tooth or teeth, causing an improper bite that can lead to misalignment of the whole body, headaches, and other general pain. What’s more, missing teeth have been associated with maladies such as heart attack, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.
In the past, dentures and bridges were the popular method to replacing teeth. While dental advancements have vastly improved the outcome of these solutions, dental implants by a qualified Melbourne dentist are the ideal option because of the full function, stability and aesthetics they encompass. Dental implants are a direct replacement for not only the missing tooth, but the tooth root as well. This means security for the stability of the jawbone, halting the deterioration process and preserving bone health. Remaining teeth will stay in their sound position, and your new teeth will look as natural as the ones you were born with. You won’t experience any of the slipping, sliding, slurred speech, trouble eating, or cleaning difficulties you might experience with alternative solutions.
Dental implants, by implant dentist of Melbourne, Dr. Bagwell, have changed the way our patients look and feel, but sometimes there are reasons traditional replacement options might be a better solution. If you have one or several missing teeth, discuss your tooth replacement options with our dentist by scheduling your consultation today.
