Why You Should Replace Missing Teeth and How M Dental Greenwich Can Help

First and foremost know that there are options for the replacement of missing teeth.

Here at M Dental Greenwich we offer a range of treatment options to help you maintain your oral health and to increase your confidence after tooth loss. But before we go into detail about the treatment options, let’s look at why it’s important to replace missing teeth.

As we age it is inevitable that we will lose a tooth or two here or there. The important thing to remember is that losing a tooth can have an impact on your overall health. Research shows that multiple tooth loss can impact your longevity and life expectancy. Let’s start with the health reasons as to why you should replace missing teeth:

Bone Health

Around 6 months after loosing a tooth, if not replaced, our bodies start a processes known as resorption. This is essentially where the body breaks down what it considered to be old or unused bone. The bone dissolves into minerals and your body utilises it elsewhere. This means that your jaw structure has shrunk, is weakened, gums can pull back and it can lead to the surrounding teeth being affected thereby increasing the risk of future tooth loss.

A weakened or shrinking jaw can also lead to a change in facial aesthetics with cheeks looking hallow creating an overall sag which can make you appear older.

• Impact on other teeth: As we have mentioned above loosing a tooth, and not replacing it, can lead to your gums receding and the loss of further teeth. This isn’t just the teeth immediately surrounding the missing tooth. Having a gap in your jaw, where your tooth was, can lead to other teeth moving and thus having an impact on your whole mouth.

  
  

  After tooth loss your body will naturally compensate by using other teeth to do the work of the missing tooth. This means that when chewing food, and even speaking, your other teeth will become overworked causing a greater risk of damage.

  
  

• Saving money in the long run: As we have seen above the longer a missing tooth goes untreated the further damage that can be caused. This in turn can lead to an increase in dental bills but also have an impact on your general health thus leading to other medical complications.

  
  

  Here at M Dental Greenwich we offer a range of treatment and payment options, to help you ensure your dental health gets the care it needs.

  
  

• Self-Confidence: We all know that having a missing tooth can impact self confidence. People report putting their hand up to their mouth when talking and laughing, and sometimes avoiding smiling because, they do not want other to see their missing teeth. This in turn has an impact on our self confidence but also the way we display ourselves. After all we all know that smiling is good for our overall health and well being. Perhaps the reason why Smile Makeovers are our most popular treatment option at M Dental Greenwich.

What treatment options are available?

Here at M Dental Greenwich we offer personalised treatment plans for all patients. Our experts take the time to walk you through your options ensuring you have a good understanding of treatment options.

Here at M Dental Greenwich, before any treatment, we consider your current oral health, how many teeth you are missing as well as any budgetary requirements you have.

There are several options when it comes to replacing missing teeth. Not all options will be available to everyone, and will be dependent on your overall health, but here are the most common treatment options available at M Dental:

• Dental Implants: As you have probably guessed this option gives a more permanent treatment option. Through dental surgery they are implanted into the jawbone thereby creating an artificial root. A crown (replacement tooth) is then placed on top to provide a very realistic functioning tooth.

• Dental Bridges: Are used to replace one or more adjacent missing teeth. It utilises artificial teeth (one or more) and crowns to anchor to your natural teeth.

• Dentures or Partial Dentures: Which are a removable prosthetic device designed to replace missing teeth. They are available in a full or partial option and can be a natural looking replacement for missing teeth.

• Orthodontic treatment: Is sometimes necessary to fix any misalignment or bite issues caused as a result of teeth loss. Treatment options include braces and Invisalign.

Costs

Whilst we appreciate that the expense of treatment can sometimes be a worry, it will save you money in the long run. Prevention really is better than a cure and as such fixing something now will decrease your likelihood of higher dental bills in future.

We also understand that not everyone is a “one size fits all” and because of this we offer a range of treatments and payment options. Talk to one of our experts at M Dental Greenwich and discover the best option for you.

Why M Dental Greenwich is a good choice to replace your missing teeth

Here at M Dental we aren’t just general dentists. We have an expert team of dental professionals ensuring that you can receive the treatment you need under one roof.

Here at M Dental we are committed to providing the most up to date and state of the art treatment options. Our practice is kitted out with new and relevant technology and we, as a practice, are committed to education. As such our practice regularly attends professional courses to ensure we are ahead of any new advances.

Make an appointment with our dental experts at https://mdentalgreenwich.simplybook.it/v2/ or email us at hello@m-dental.co.uk to discuss your options.