{"id":16,"date":"2020-02-03T15:55:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T15:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=16"},"modified":"2020-03-19T03:58:39","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T03:58:39","slug":"missing-tooth-what-happens-without-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/03\/missing-tooth-what-happens-without-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Missing a Tooth? What Can Happen Without Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rsz_adobestock_162096645-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Teeth with gap of missing tooth close-up\" class=\"wp-image-17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rsz_adobestock_162096645-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rsz_adobestock_162096645-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rsz_adobestock_162096645-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a gap\nin your smile from a missing tooth? You are not alone! According to the American\nCollege of Prosthodontists, 120 million Americans are missing at least one\ntooth. While not having all of your pearly whites may make it harder to find a date\nfor Valentine\u2019s Day in a few weeks, that is not the only reason you should\nconsider restoring your smile. Here are 4 ways missing teeth can negatively\naffect your health \u2013 and why you should consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>\nas a restorative solution. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Is Important to Replace Missing Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 4 negative potential consequences of not replacing missing\nteeth: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: Bone Loss <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you cannot see them when\nyou look in the mirror, teeth have roots that support and securely fasten the\ntooth in the jawbone. Tooth roots also stimulate the jawbone and keep it thick\nand strong. When teeth go missing, the jawbone can slowly deteriorate due to\nlack of stimulation. Jawbone deterioration can cause your face to appear sunken\nand aged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: Shifting Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although your teeth seem very\nsolidly in place, they can actually shift gradually over time. If you have a\ngap in your smile from a missing tooth, the adjacent teeth may slowly drift\ninto the empty space that remains. This movement, known as dental drift, can\nresult in bite problems and also make it more difficult to properly clean your\nteeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: Difficulty Eating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teeth are designed to help us\nconsume all of the different foods that make up a balanced diet. For example,\nfront teeth are used to tear or break off bites of food, like pieces of bread\nor a bite of an apple. Back molars, meanwhile, are necessary to grind up tough\nfoods like meats. Missing teeth can make it much harder to maintain a balanced\ndiet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: Speech Problems<strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the lips and tongue, teeth play an important role\nin forming words. If you do not have all of your teeth, you may end up accidentally\nslurring, whistling or even spitting when talking with others. This could lead\nto some majorly embarrassing moments! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Replace a Missing Tooth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you can avoid all the undesirable scenarios above by replacing your missing tooth with a bridge, dentures or dental implants. Implant treatment is fast becoming the most popular way to replace missing teeth \u2013 and it is easy to understand why! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small but incredibly strong titanium post that is surgically inserted into the jawbone, dental implants are the only way to replace both the tooth root structure and the visible portion of a missing tooth. Dental implants look natural, provide maximum support for a dental crown or other dental prosthetics, and can last for decades with proper care. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restore your smile to improve your looks and your health \u2013\nand maybe even to snag that Valentine\u2019s Day date! Talk to your dentist today to\nget started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Men and women in Phoenix know they can turn to the implant\nspecialists at Bell Road Dental Care to restore their smiles. Using the latest\nin dental implant technology, their expert team can perform every step of\nimplant treatment \u2013 including the placement procedure \u2013 under a single roof.\nThey even offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/special-offers.html\">dental\nimplant special<\/a> that includes the implant, abutment and crown for one low\nprice. Learn more at Bell Road Dental Care\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by\ncalling <a href=\"tel:%20602-404-3483\">602-404-3483<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a gap in your smile from a missing tooth? You are not alone! According to the American College of Prosthodontists, 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. 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