Missing Teeth Equals Lost Bone
Quirt Family Dentistry wants all local residents to know that losing one or more of your teeth can cause a gap in your smile, the loss of chewing function and the inability to eat a complete diet. Without the tooth to stimulate the jaw, the bone beneath it will begin to shrink in the same manner that muscle underneath a cast gets smaller. Since your facial bone supports the skin and muscle on top of it, losing volume can cause your face to look prematurely aged.
Dentures vs. Implants
Dental implants have become the premier solution for people in Wisconsin who have lost a tooth or multiple teeth, now preferred over removable dentures or bridges. Dental implants completely simulate natural teeth in both form and function, and are ultimately a replacement for the root of the missing tooth. This permanent restoration allows you to floss, chew, and smile normally again, while it simultaneously preserves facial structure and prevents deterioration of the surrounding bone.
How Implants Work
The good news is that dental implants are an amazing solution, simulating a natural tooth in form and function and actually replacing the root of the missing tooth. The dental implant is secured in the bone and functions as the root of your tooth, bonding naturally with the jawbone and preventing deterioration of the surrounding bone and preserving facial structure. Most dental implants can be cleaned by brushing and flossing in the just the same way as natural teeth.
There are a variety of factors that our office uses to determine if a patient is a candidate for implant restorations. Contact Quirt Family Dentistry today for an evaluation of your overall health and the health of your mouth to determine if you are a candidate for dental implants in our area.
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