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Dental Implants Replace Missing Spring Valley Teeth

dental implants near me, las vegas dental implants & tooth sensitivity las vegas If you’re missing a tooth, you have two options: replace it or don’t. If you don’t replace your tooth, you could face all kinds of complications with your diet and appearance, and recent studies show that a missing tooth greatly increases your chances of losing more teeth due to shifting/drifting of teeth over time. There are several options available for replacing a missing tooth. Research shows that dental implants are the only sure way to prevent jawbone deterioration and additional tooth loss.

Why should I replace a missing tooth?

A tooth has two parts: the crown and the root. When a tooth falls out, the section of the jaw bone that supported the tooth has no purpose, so it withers and atrophies. Your remaining teeth are then supported by a weakened jaw. A missing tooth also increases the workload of remaining teeth, and to balance the load, teeth shift, which can cause spaces between teeth, food collection and tooth decay. After about four to eight years, up to 19% of adjacent teeth are lost as the result of a missing tooth. That’s five more lost teeth if you started with a full set!

About Dental Implants

Dental implants are the ideal tooth-replacement option, because they replace the missing tooth's root as well as the crown. Dental implants do not require support from adjacent teeth, and they keep the jawbone strong because it has a purpose – to support the tooth's root. With dental implants, patients do not experience increased tooth decay or sensitivity as with bridges. Dental implants have a success rate of 95 to 98%, and can also secure dentures and partial dentures. With regular oral hygiene, dental implants last for a lifetime in most patients.

To receive dental implants, you must be in good health and have adequate bone structure. Minor pre-prosthetic procedures like bone and sinus grafts may be necessary to prepare you for a dental implant . For patients who cannot accommodate traditional implants, mini dental implants provide a viable alternative. Dr. Hejazi will evaluate your specific case to determine which tooth option is right for you.