Missing Tooth

A missing tooth can have a number of negative impacts on your health and quality of life, including:

-Jawbone deterioration: The jawbone can begin to dissolve within months of a tooth extraction, and up to 25% of the jawbone can disappear in the first year. 

-Shifting teeth: The teeth around a missing tooth can shift to fill the space, which can lead to misalignment and bite irregularities. 

-Facial changes: A weakened jaw can cause the skin around your mouth to sag, making you look older.

-Chewing problems

-Increased risk of gum disease: which can lead to i.e. multiple tooth losses
You have generally three solutions for missing tooth replacement:
 

• Dental bridges: A prosthetic tooth fills in the gap of a missing tooth and is anchored to adjacent teeth. 

• Partial or complete dentures: An option if you've lost some of your teeth.

• Dental implants: A post is implanted into the jawbone to replace the natural tooth root, and a crown is attached to the post. 

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​Call us at 732 283 0500 to schedule a visit and  to discuss your options with our dentist.

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