The Dangers Of Tooth Loss

stewart-tooth-loss-dangersWith dental implants, we can provide strong, natural looking tooth replacement that has the potential to last a lifetime. When you lose one or more teeth, both your appearance and oral health can suffer. Dangers related to tooth loss can include an older appearance and poor alignment. We always urge our patients to see us as soon as possible to discuss tooth replacement options. Otherwise, your overall health can suffer.

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Do You Need Implant Dentures?

stewart-implant-denturesWe often discuss how dental implants can replace a single lost tooth. But what about advanced tooth loss? We can use multiple implant posts to support a set of dentures, restoring function for people who have lost most or all of their teeth. Do you need implant dentures? How do they differ from traditional, removable prosthetics?

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Do You Need A Bridge Or Partial?

stewart-implant-bridgeIn addition to replacing a single tooth, we can use dental implants to secure a prosthetic, addressing more substantial tooth loss in the process. The form of prosthetic we recommend will depend on the severity of your tooth loss. Do you need a bridge or partial to restore your smile to full function and health? What’s the difference between these two options?

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What Causes Tooth Loss?

stewart-tooth-lossWhen a patient loses one or more teeth, we can replace them with a lifelike dental implant. We can even use multiple implants to support a fixed denture or bridge that will remain firmly in place. But what causes tooth loss? Why do we lose our teeth and what can we do to avoid further risk of losing permanent teeth?

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Quiz: What Kind Of Implants Are There?

stewart-implantsWe’ve discussed before the importance of replacing missing teeth. Otherwise, you are at risk of developing a host of serious oral health complications, from misalignment to facial collapse. We often discuss the benefits of dental implants. There are multiple kinds of implants available to address varying degrees of tooth loss. Which type is right for you?

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