Tooth loss is self-explanatory—the loss of one or more
teeth. Though the condition is straight-forward, its causes, effects, and the
means for replacing your teeth aren’t always as simple as you might expect. With
a wealth of experience as a restorative dentist, Dr. Quinn Smith is well-versed
in the intricacies of tooth loss. Part of rebuilding your smile after losing a
tooth, or several, entails educating you about your situation and your viable
treatment options.
Quiz Yourself (True/False)
Tooth loss an anomaly that shouldn’t occur.
True: Though tooth loss is common, and even likely for many
people, it isn’t inevitable, nor is it a natural part of aging. On the
contrary, it usually results from severe damage or an extensive dental disease.
In fact, the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the United States is gum
disease, which is highly-preventable and highly-controllable when detected and
treated in time.
Once a tooth is lost or extracted, it can’t affect your other teeth.
False: Extraction is a common practice when a tooth is
severely infected, or if its root is fractured. Removing the tooth helps
prevent injury and the spread of infection to surrounding tissues. Nevertheless,
the tooth’s influence doesn’t disappear with its extraction. With the tooth
gone, those that remain have to take up the slack in your bite’s balance. The
increased pressure can damage your other teeth, and they may even shift towards
the open space to fix your bite’s pressure distribution.
Once a tooth root is lost, it’s gone forever.
True and False: Like the rest of your tooth’s structure, its
roots don’t repair themselves or grow back once they’re damaged or lost. However,
modern dentistry provides the means for replacing your lost teeth’s roots with
the advent of dental implants. The small titanium root devices can be
surgically inserted into your jawbone and used to support an appropriate dental
prosthetic (i.e., dental crown, bridge, or denture).
About Your Grand Prairie Implant Dentist:
Dr. Quinn Smith is a well-respected and highly experienced
general, cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentist in Grand Prairie, TX. He
takes a patient-first approach that starts from the moment patients enter
our Park Tree Dental office, and he
offers a three-year guarantee on all dental work that he performs. Whether
you’re a new or returning patient, you can schedule a consultation or your next
appointment with Dr. Smith by contacting
us at (972) 262-5111.
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