It goes without saying that our smiles endure a significant amount of concern over the years, from the foods and beverages we consume to the standard of our oral hygiene habits and everything in-between. While many treatments such as bonding and contouring can help restore a chipped or cracked tooth, sometimes the only option for preserving your oral health is to have a compromised structure extracted. In today’s blog your Conroe, TX dentist will look at the ways implant dentistry can address a number of concerns after losing a tooth.

When You are Missing a Tooth

When it comes to concerns such as decay, infection, or even disease, your dentist’s main priority is to save your existing natural teeth. Sometimes, however, your best treatment option may be an extraction, and it could be warranted for a number of reasons. When it is removed, however, your trouble does not stop there. In fact, having a gap in your smile can cause functional problems, jaw bone deterioration, and even a significantly increased chance of losing other teeth. As a way of combatting this situation your dentist may recommend a dental implant to function as an artificial tooth in the previous one’s place.

Restoring Functionality

Every tooth is comprised of two main parts – the crown and the root. Both portions are needed to perform effectively, and when one is damaged, the entire structure is compromised. The root acts as an anchor that is secured within the jaw tightly, allowing the crown to absorb the pressure of your bite without falter. With a root secured in place, your crown is able to properly function. When a structure is missing, however, your bite must readjust in order to accommodate the missing tooth, thus causing unevenness. Not only this, but an uneven bite will cause difficulties in biting, chewing, and enunciating, while also causing strain and discomfort that will only increase if not treated.

When you receive a dental implant and restoration, your dentist will place a titanium implant post in an optimal area of the jaw so it may function as an artificial root, forming a tight bond once the jaw has healed around it effectively. A custom restoration is then created to closely mimic the shape, texture, color, and overall appearance of your natural teeth. This not only completes your smile, but allows your bite to restore and function properly, as your artificial root and custom crown will be able to absorb the pressure of the bite once more.

Missing Multiple Structures

One of the major benefits of implant dentistry is its ability to address more than just a single structure, affording versatility in restoring several or even all missing teeth with solutions such as a dental bridge or denture. For more information, contact our team today.

Schedule Your Visit

Contact Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX by calling 936-441-4600 to learn more or to schedule your appointment today.