{"id":26,"date":"2019-08-23T20:42:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T20:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=26"},"modified":"2019-08-23T20:42:06","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T20:42:06","slug":"replace-dental-implants-in-highland-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/23\/replace-dental-implants-in-highland-park\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Don\u2019t Replace a Missing Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_232993917__1565632309_16354-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man with missing teeth \" class=\"wp-image-27\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_232993917__1565632309_16354-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_232993917__1565632309_16354-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_232993917__1565632309_16354.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re missing a tooth, especially if it\u2019s in the back of\nyour mouth, it can be hard to find the motivation to get it replaced. However, not\nreplacing your tooth could cause a lot more than just cosmetic problems. Gaps\nin your smile can actually put your oral health at risk. Let\u2019s look at what\nelse can happen if you don\u2019t replace your missing teeth with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants<\/a> in Highland Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Problems Do Missing Teeth Cause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides just your appearance, missing teeth can result in several\nhealth issues, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Bone loss. <\/strong>Whenever you bite and chew, the\nroots of your teeth stimulate your jawbone. If you\u2019re missing a tooth, that\narea of your jawbone begins to shrink from disuse, making your face look much\nolder. <\/li><li><strong>Crooked teeth. <\/strong>If there is a gap in your\nbite, the surrounding teeth will shift to try and fill it. This can make your\nteeth crooked, so even if your missing tooth is in the back of your mouth, it\ncan cosmetically affect the teeth in front. <\/li><li><strong>Cavities and gum disease.<\/strong> Crooked teeth\nmake it harder to reach all parts of them when brushing and flossing. This increases\nyour chance of plaque buildup that causes tooth decay and gum disease. <\/li><li><strong>TMJ problems. <\/strong>Your temporomandibular\njoint (TMJ) connects your jaw with your skull. When your teeth are out of\nposition, the TMJ undergoes stress, which can cause severe headaches and other\npain. <\/li><li><strong>Diet changes.<\/strong> Missing teeth make it\nharder to enjoy chewy or crunchy foods. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Replace My Missing Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only tooth replacement option that solves all the\nproblems listed above is a dental implant, which is a post made of titanium\nthat is surgically inserted underneath the gumline to replace the root of a\nlost tooth. The implant is then covered with a crown to make it look, feel, and\nfunction exactly like a natural tooth. Some advantages of dental implants\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stimulation of the jawbone to prevent\ndeterioration <\/li><li>Can last for decades <\/li><li>Indistinguishable from natural teeth <\/li><li>Highly durable <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Dental Implants Right for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal candidate for dental implants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Has healthy gum tissue and jawbone to support the\nimplant <\/li><li>Is in good oral and general health <\/li><li>Doesn\u2019t have any diseases that could compromise\nhealing, such as diabetes <\/li><li>A commitment to regular brushing, flossing, and\nseeing their dentist in Highland Park <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re missing teeth, ask your dentist if dental implants\nare right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Girish Sandadi earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery\ndegree at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He treats his patients at\nHighland Smiles in Highland Park, TX with the most up to date technology and\ninformation thanks to his dedication to continuing education courses. If you\u2019re\ninterested in replacing your missing teeth with dental implants, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> the\ndoctor at (214)-528-9990. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re missing a tooth, especially if it\u2019s in the back of your mouth, it can be hard to find the motivation to get it replaced. However, not replacing your tooth could cause a lot more than just cosmetic problems. Gaps in your smile can actually put your oral health at risk. 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