Tooth loss is a very serious problem; not only does it affect the look, feel, and functionality of your smile, but it can also change the very shape of your face! Fortunately, tooth loss is also easily treatable thanks to modern restorative solutions such as dental implants. Continue reading below to learn a little more about how tooth loss can negatively impact your facial structure, along with how dental implants are the perfect solution for addressing the issue.
How Tooth Loss Impacts Facial Structure
When you lose teeth, regardless of the reason, you’re left with noticeable gaps in your smile. These gaps can affect the way you talk, eat, and smile in photographs, but they can also cause more serious issues for you if they remain untreated.
When tooth loss occurs, it leaves those areas of the jawbone void of any kind of stimulation. Your jaw needs this stimulation to remain healthy and vital—and it actually affects your facial structure too! If your jawbone doesn’t receive stimulation due to missing teeth, your face can actually appear sunken and gaunt, which can even cause you to appear much older than you actually are!
Why Dental Implants Are the Perfect Solution
If you’ve heard of dental implants, then you likely know all about how incredible they are; in fact, they’re considered the gold standard for replacing lost teeth. This is because they are surgically implanted into the jaw, where they full restore teeth from roots-to-crown, resulting in unmatched stability and functionality.
Since they’re embedded into the jawbone where they essentially mimic the roots of your teeth, they provide the jaw with a healthy level of stimulation that prevents it from deteriorating. As a result, your facial structure will remain intact and you’ll retain a more youthful appearance. And better yet, since dental implants are designed to function as a permanent solution, you can enjoy a fresher, fuller face for several years to come.
You don’t have to settle for a smile filled with gaps, nor do you have to live with all of the problems associated with missing teeth such as facial collapse. Don’t hesitate to turn toward dental implants as a life-changing solution!
About the Practice
The team at Sweet Smiles Family Dentistry is thrilled to offer a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services to patients and families in the Mt. Pleasant area. The practice is helmed by Dr. Zahir Siddiqui and Dr. Sumit Chanana. If you have any questions about the article or would like to arrange a visit, please visit the practice’s website or give them a call for assistance: (262) 672-2393.