Tooth loss can be caused by decay, gum disease or cancer, as well as injury and/or wear. The appearance of your face can be affected by missing teeth. They can also cause bone loss in your jaw and impact speech and chewing ability.
These facts may surprise you about missing teeth and how important it is to replace them.
Statistic
The American College of Prosthodontists states that over 35 million Americans don’t have any teeth and that 178 million Americans have at least one missing tooth.
How to Correct These Problems
You can replace missing teeth with a denture, a dental bridge or dental implant depending on the amount of tooth that is missing.
Implants get to the root of the problem
The jawbone that supported the tooth will become disused if it is lost. To prevent jawbone atrophy, dental implants replace the root of a lost tooth.