Are missing teeth leaving your smile empty?
In our culture, a nice smile is part of the
"dress code." The photo above is a humorous but effective
demonstration of the importance of even a single tooth in your smile. Missing teeth can have a significant negative impact on how
people perceive you. Missing teeth carry the stigma of being presumed
uneducated or that you don't care for yourself. This can curb your career
path and certainly your social life.
Missing teeth are quite common. In the
U.S., there is an average of 7 missing teeth per adult. And, the
percentage of adults with no teeth at all is 10%.
When teeth are missing, the remaining teeth
take a heavier load and will be more prone to problems themselves. We
normally have 28 teeth (not counting wisdom teeth), and they are designed to
work together as a system. Once a tooth is lost and not replaced, it
typically begins a vicious cycle of tooth loss. Missing teeth can cause
the surrounding teeth to collapse or tilt. This can then lead to bite
problems and even gum problems.
Missing teeth may also lead to changes in your
facial structure and appearance such as sunken cheeks and flat or drooping lips.
There are three ways to replace teeth:
(Click on the links to learn about each)
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Implants.
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"Fixed bridges."
-
Removable
partial dentures or
complete dentures in the case of
having no teeth at all.
- E-mail us at:
- Ask the dentist
Serving Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, West Palm
Beach, and the extended Palm Beach County areas.
