When Dental Prosthetics Are Needed?
There are a number of compelling reasons to seek prosthetic treatment, if you have lost a tooth or if you have an extraction scheduled. While the cosmetic benefits of completing a smile might be most apparent, there are serious functional issues to consider as well.
For instance, patients that experience adult tooth loss can find it difficult to chew effectively and comfortably, particularly if the heavily-used back teeth are the ones that have been lost. Over time, difficulty chewing can lead to problems maintaining proper nutrition.
Another reason completing a smile is important, is because lost teeth can negatively affect the alignment of remaining teeth. Over time, the teeth nearest to the one that has been lost will often try to shift to fill the created gap, leading to misalignment.
Prosthetics like dental implants, allow you to protect your teeth’s existing alignment, not to mention improve the overall function and appearance of your smile!