A single missing tooth could cause embarrassment, and also lead to some pretty intense complications down the road! Which is why we are prepared to address your individual missing tooth and restore your smile. In today’s blog, Dr. James R. Stewart DDS, PC, talks about treating tooth loss in Livonia, MI, with dental implants and crowns.
The Causes of Your Missing Tooth
How do we lose a tooth? An individual missing tooth could be due to a severe cavity or infection that was not treated in a timely manner. The tooth could fall out on its own, or require extraction to avoid the spread of infection. An injury could be responsible too, as could the periodontitis stage of gum disease. As part of your treatment, we will examine your smile with advanced digital imaging systems to assess the cause of your tooth loss, so we can treat any underlying issues that may need attention.
The Impact on Your Smile
Even an individual missing tooth needs attention. An open space in your tooth could allow nearby teeth to drift from, which creates misalignment and further harms the health and function of your bite. You could also have strain on your bite, which can create painful complications like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You could also feel embarrassed about your smile and may have issues with meals too! But with a dental implant and crown, we can replace your individual missing tooth and offer results that look natural.
Dental Implants and Crowns
Our team will examine your smile and then decide on the best angle, position, and depth to insert your dental implants, a small screw-like post that bonds with the tooth and acts like a new root. We insert this into the jaw and it will stimulate jawbone growth to keep your smile intact and avoid the risk of further tooth loss. This also ensures your new tooth has the potential to last forces to come, possibly a lifetime. We then attach an abutment to the post that extends above the gum line and allows us to attach a crown to complete your new tooth! The crown will be designed to look natural and blend with your smile, while also handling serious bite forces and pressures with ease.
If you have any questions about how we help your smile with a dental implant and crown, or if you think you need one for your smile, then reach out to our team today to learn more and get started.
Receive Tooth Replacement From Dr. James R. Stewart, D.D.S.
We can help address the gap in your smile with a lifelike solution! To find out more about addressing your individual lost tooth, call Dr. James R. Stewart, D.D.S. in Livonia, MI today at 734-425-4400.
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