WHY SHOULD I REPLACE my MISSING
TEETH?
According
to recent dental surveys it has come to light that nearly 50 % of our
population is missing at least one tooth due to gum disease, tooth
decay or injury and about 1 in 10 are missing all of their teeth.
If
you’re missing one or more, you’ve probably thought about getting a
replacement before as well, but don’t know which option is right for you
– or if you can even afford it. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you
every step of the way.
First of all, why should we replace our missing teeth? Obviously
everyone loves a nice toothy smile, but don’t forget the real reason we have
teeth – to chew our food well. For each of your missing tooth, you
will lose at least 20% of your chewing ability from that side. y nature your
jaw is designed to operate with 28 teeth and as soon as one is out of
the equation, the surrounding teeth start to drift into the empty
space. This not only makes your good teeth more prone to decay and gum
disease, but it can also change your appearance. Because after an
extraction, the bone that supports the teeth begins to shrink and over
time your face adjusts with it. Of course no one wants to look and feel older
than they really are! But the longer you wait after a tooth is extracted, the
more bone volume you lose. And the more bone volume you lose, the more
expensive and difficult it becomes to get teeth replaced………
.
There are plenty of
options to replace missing teeth space. But finding the option that works best
for you requires a look at your dental health and some collaboration between
you and your doctor.
The long-lasting option: Dental Implants.
If you are missing teeth
and your gums and jaw are healthy, you may get the benefit of getting dental
implants, which are replacement teeth that are implanted surgically into the
jawbone. With good oral hygiene, dental implants can last for 10 to 20 years or
more without the need for replacement. Dental implants are often a popular
choice for people who have only one or two teeth missing, but they can be an
alternative to dentures if you have several missing teeth. As long as your gums
and jaw are healthy, two or more implants can serve as a base of support for
several replacement teeth.
Dental implants are
generally the most expensive option but for patients with good oral health,
they are likely going to be your best choice to avoid further tooth decay or
loss. Whenever you replace a tooth, you hope it’ll be the last
time. Dental implants give you the best chance of keeping your
remaining healthy teeth.
Another option is a fixed Dental Bridge.
If you’re just replacing a
single or two teeth and have healthy gums, a fixed dental bridge will always be
a far less expensive option for you. now we have an option of conventional Porcelain fused
to metal bridge & the latest once the Zirconia metal free CAD
CAM crown & bridge work -- These normally last about 10-12
years. In order to make a bridge, the adjacent teeth are prepared by reducing
their size and then prosthetic teeth are placed over the existing teeth and
empty space. The problem with fixed bridges is the irreversible damage
they do to your adjacent teeth.
The classic choice: Dentures.
Most people who have
heard of dentures (a.k.a false teeth) have also heard that they can be a
nuisance – slipping while speaking, discomfort while chewing and of course
soaking them by your bed every night – but dentures have come a long way
in recent years. Most commonly when people think of dentures, they think of complete dentures which are
recommended when a patient is missing all of his/her teeth or have weakened
bone.
Partial dentures
are dentures that only replace some of your teeth. They rely on the
surrounding teeth for support, and so can cause additional damage to those
surrounding teeth and gums. Implant supported dentures are recommended
when a patient is missing all of his/her teeth but has a healthy enough jaw to
support implants.
What will it cost you? That really depends on
which option you will choose for yourself….. We will have a detailed Dental
Consultation with you regarding your treatment option and plan…..
Call us today to set up an appointment and
let us help you replace your missing teeth!
Call
+91-9968288257 … +91-11-22544207 to schedule your appointment now!
