Single Tooth Replacement
Rochester, NY
 It is never a pleasant situation when anyone loses a tooth. Not only is it uncomfortable and inconvenient, it can also be highly embarrassing, especially if it is a front tooth. No matter what the cause of the missing tooth may be, the fact is that you will want to do everything that you can to get it replaced as soon as possible. Waiting too long may create more problems and complications down the road. Here at Dental Prosthodontics of Rochester, we can help you with whatever level of care you need, even if it is just a simple checkup or cleaning.
Various Options for Treatment
There are a number of choices available for patients when it comes to dental appliances which can help correct the problem of a missing tooth. Depending on the condition of your mouth, as well as what our professional recommendations are, you can decide between multiple options as to what the best course of action is for you. Dental implants, bridges, partial dentures, and several others may just be the perfect solution to your oral wellness issues.
Reasons to Have Something Done
There are some risks associated with not replacing single missing teeth. These include, shifting of other teeth into the empty space, tipping and rotation of adjacent teeth, and supra-eruption of opposing teeth.
For starters, it could make chewing much more difficult. Food would also get stuck in the opening, causing problems that could become as serious as infection. If left unattended to for too long, the surrounding and supporting teeth will often start to lose their stability and they will begin to shift. Once this happens, things just continue to progress and get worse until you come in and have the situation taken care of by one of our trained and experienced dental health specialists. On top of these issues, you could also face bone resorption in your jaw. This could make your jawbone unstable, plus it could result in more difficulty getting dental implants or dentures in the future.
Instances Where You May Need a Single Tooth Replacement
There are a number of possibilities as to why you or someone in your family may need to have a single tooth replacement procedure performed. Common reasons why one tooth may be lost could be anything from damage from gum disease to decay, to an injury or even a genetic condition. Regardless of the reason that you are missing a tooth, having it replaced as soon as possible is important for both functional and visual purposes.
To find out more about whether having a single tooth replacement is the right move for you, give us a call at (585) 673-7702. Our staff here at Dental Prosthodontics of Rochester is standing by to help all current or future patients anytime they require assistance. |
