Replacing a missing tooth is important for more than the aesthetics of your smile. Replacing a missing tooth can be vital to your jaw structure and your other teeth. Here at Alta Loma Dental Care in Alta Loma, CA, we want our patients to understand the importance of tooth replacement and what options they have.
When a tooth is lost, the bone tissue in the area of the jaw begins to deteriorate. This changes the shape of the jaw. If multiple teeth are missing, this can actually end up changing the shape of the facial structure. When there is a space where a tooth used to be, the other teeth begin to shift towards that opening. This can create a change in how the teeth connect while chewing and biting. It also creates gaps between the other teeth that can become hard-to-reach places for a toothbrush. Bacteria can build up and cause decay and gum disease.
For tooth replacement, we want to give our patients options. Alta Loma Dental Care offers dental implants, dental bridges, and dentures. Dentures, the removable option, are available in full and partial sets. They can be placed immediately or conventionally.
To learn about your options for tooth replacement, call us at (909) 987-6268 or visit our website, www.altalomadentalcare.com. Schedule a consultation with Alta Loma Dental Care in our Alta Loma, CA dental practice to find out which option is best for you.
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