ARE MISSING TEETH JUST COSMETIC ISSUES?

When you lose a tooth, your first concern might be cosmetic. After all, a missing tooth can make an otherwise radiant smile look much less attractive. However, at the Chapnick Dental Office, our Barrie dentists always emphasize the serious long-term dental health effects of missing teeth.

Put simply, the importance of replacing missing teeth cannot be overstated. Leaving a gap in your teeth can put you at risk of serious consequences.

These consequences include:

• Increased risk of losing other teeth
• Loss of jaw bone density and integrity
• Trouble chewing and swallowing
• Difficulty speaking
• Increased risk of gum disease
• Shifting teeth

You don’t want to deal with any of these consequences. That’s why our Barrie dentists always recommend that patients replacing a missing tooth as soon as possible.

Fortunately, you have a number of options for doing so. Dental implants are the preferred method of modern tooth replacement, as they provide a strong, sturdy, long-lasting solution to the problem of missing teeth.

Our dentists will examine the area surrounding your missing tooth to determine which option is right for you. We’ll discuss your choices and explain how we can help you avoid the serious dental health problems outlined above.

If you’re a resident of the Barrie, Ontario area and you want to speak to a dentist about replacing a missing tooth, please contact Chapnick Dental Office today for a consultation.