I have a missing tooth… but it is way in the back!

“Since it is way in the back, it’s not a big deal right?… no one can see it anyway”
Implants? I’ve heard about it… How do I know this is the best choice for me?

This may be your permanent solution. Sure Implants is a common practice nowadays, but let me put in the picture first that all and each of your teeth are very important; we were born with so many for a reason. It is also important to know that having a missing tooth my cause different issues… no matter if it is “way in the back”.

Even if it is in the back, it is highly recommended to replace that missing tooth. What do you think happens when there is a gap due to a missing tooth? Take a guess…

Due to that gap, the Surrounding teeth will drift out of position.

Yes, They will drift, tip or shift into that empty “gap” or space and completely change the way you bite… and if you guessed right, here are some side effects that may arise from it:

• Jaw Pain; now you know that pain that you feel around your jaw may have an answer.
• Cavities; …really!
• Gum Disease; irritation around that area is noticeable.
• Additional tooth loss; after all those complications, this is highly likely.

If you’ve been living with gaps in your mouth, start thinking differently. Nobody likes to smile and show a big space to friends and family because of a lost tooth. Don’t think for a second that this is the end for your smile… Take a moment to think how you treat your own health. There are many ways to treat this problem, but the earlier, the better.

Early treatment will help you avoid more extensive and expensive dentistry in the future.

Have you thought about getting an implant… right where that space is taking confidence out of you.
There are many ways to approach this problem, and one of them is definitely much closer to reality that what you think. Implants! Yes, Nowadays implants are so common that more and more number of patients are getting to cover that gap and restore that tooth, that functionality, that smile and that confidence.

• Dental implants are so natural-looking and feeling, you may forget you ever lost a tooth.
• The ideal advantage is just a phone call away

Are you a candidate for Dental Implants? Call my office, and ask any questions regarding ways that you can finally take care of that gap. Implants is just one of them, and it can replace that one or more teeth without affecting adjacent teeth… if you already have a denture or a partial denture, implants can now make those appliances even more secure and comfortable.