Why you shouldn’t ignore a missing tooth

Once you lose a tooth, the immediate solution is to replace it, especially if it is a front tooth. But what happens, when you lose a tooth that is not visible when you smile? The tendency is generally to ignore it.

However, any missing tooth can have a negative impact on your quality of life, as well as dental and oral health. When we chew, a healthy tooth strengthens the quality of the bone; similar to how we exercise protects against bone loss. Furthermore, when a tooth is missing, healthy teeth tend to shift position towards the gap due to bone loss, affecting how our upper and lower teeth meet.

This may affect how we place pressure on the teeth when chewing, and have an impact on surrounding muscles and joints, resulting in pain and various other symptoms such as headaches or migraines. Hence, each tooth plays an important role in ensuring that teeth in front of and behind it stay in alignment, and maintaining the health of the jaw bone. 

Modern dental technology can restore your quality of life with teeth that are strong and that look and feel natural.

Dr. Michael Genovese DDS, in Saint Peters, MO has the solution that is right for you.

A ceramic crown restores any tooth that is destroyed or damaged. It is individually made to match the shade and contour of your natural teeth,so practically no one can tell the difference.

1. Restoring a damaged tooth: crown on a natural tooth.

Here, the tooth is ground down far enough so that a new crown can be placed on the remaining, healthy natural tooth structure. This provides a strong, natural foundation for the new crown.

2. Replacing a missing tooth: crown on implant.

If you are missing one tooth including the root, the dental crown is attached to a dental implant. The implant serves as a foundation for a dental crown. This method does not affect your other healthy adjacent teeth.

An attractive smile relects a healthy life.

Your dentist , Dr. Michael Genovese DDS , can help!

Today modern dental restorations help thousands of people improve their lives. With the latest technologies and materials, individual teeth – or even entire rows of teeth – can be replaced for a natural-looking appearance and restored function.

If you need dental implants, turn to the professionals at Genovese Dental in Cottleville, MO. They have over 30 years of experience in the dentistry field, and they strive to meet every patient’s unique needs. And with an extensive array of services, including oral exams, cleanings, teeth whitening, and root canals, you can rest assured they will keep your smile in top-quality condition. Give them a call today at (636) 928-4090 to schedule an appointment, and visit their website for more information on their practice.