It’s important to replace missing teeth
Sometimes we get an infection in a tooth, or teeth are knocked out due to an accident or injury. Jonathan D. Stone DMD, says: “it’s very important to replace our missing teeth,as a missing tooth, or multiple teeth can cause Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder.” The temporomandibular joints are where the lower jaw is fixed to the skull. Symptoms of TMJ include: clicking of the jaw when opening and closing your mouth, restrictions and problems when opening and closing your mouth, sensitive teeth, neck/shoulderaches, headaches, jaw pain or stiffness especially when eating and yawning, and earache. To reduce the chance of getting TMJ you should replace missing teeth asap.
Avoid TMJ with dental implants in Ross-on-Wye
One way to avoid TMJ when you have a missing tooth is to replace it with a dental implant. Ross-on-Wye clinic Warrendale Dental Care says that missing teeth can cause other dental issues too, such as overlapping and tipping teeth, you may also lose the ability to chew properly. Dental implants in Ross-on-Wye are fixed to the jaw bone with titanium screws, this gives the teeth surrounding the implant stability, ensuring they won’t move around the mouth causing issues. Ross-on-Wye dental implants are an excellent alternative to bridges as they’re durable; given proper care they could last a lifetime! They’re fixed in place so won’t fall out when eating or talking. The implants feel comfortable in your mouth, and because they are attached, they won’t slip about like some dentures can.The implants look natural just like a normal tooth. There isn’t any reason another person would even suspect that they have a dental implant (unless you told them of course). As well as for health issues and convenience, implants can also benefit you aesthetically; sometimes when teeth are missing it can cause a sunken look in your cheeks, as the bone that previously held the tooth in place has reduced in size. By wearing a dental implant, this helps to maintain the bone and the tooth hole will be filled with an implant which supports the cheeks, in turn making you look better. The benefits of dental implants in Ross-on-Wye surely outweigh the risks of the problems associated with missing teeth. Contact Warrendale Dental Care to arrange a consultation.