23 Jul Taking Steps Toward A New Smile
Losing just a single tooth as an adult can be devastating. Even more so if you have lost several teeth throughout your smile. When you experience tooth loss, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay, or accidents, you should meet with your dentist as soon as possible to find the right way to replace them and renew your confidence. At our Stillwater, OK, office, we may be able to replace your missing teeth in just one day with our all-on-four implants. In our blog today, we’re here to talk about this treatment and the many benefits that it offers.
Common Causes For Adult Tooth Loss
Tooth loss as an adult often happens due to accidents or oral health problems. Accidents, like falls, car wrecks, or sports injuries, can knock out a tooth. Additionally, severe periodontal disease or tooth decay can cause your gums to recede and ultimately lose your teeth. No matter what the reason may be, if you experience tooth loss, you need to make a plan with your dentist to replace your lost pearly whites. Without them, you may experience difficulty eating certain foods, talking, and smiling with confidence.
How All-On-4 Compares To Bridges
When considering the best method to replace your teeth, you may be wondering what the difference is between these and how you can decide on the best one for you. Dental bridges are a commonly used prosthetic and are highly beneficial for a few reasons, including the fact that they are installed in place and do not need to be removed. The downside of bridges is that they do not replace the root of the tooth, so your smile can still lose structure over time. The All-on-4 method could be a great alternative, as it secures the posts to your jawbone, providing additional support to your smile. The restoration is connected to the posts, so they are permanently installed and can help improve functions like talking and eating.
Taking Care Of Your New Smile
If All-on-4 is right for you, we may be able to install your new smile in just one appointment. When you come in for your visit, we’ll carefully insert the posts into the jawbone. After this, the restoration is added. The restoration is the part that blends in with your other pearly whites. You can leave your visit with a new, fully functioning smile. To take care of your new teeth, remember to continue your oral hygiene routine as usual and visit your dentist twice a year. Your implants can last for ten years or more in some cases.
Learn More About All-On-4 With COOMSA
You don’t have to live with gaps in your smile after tooth loss. To learn more about our options for same-day dental implants, call our Stillwater, OK, office today at 405-624-1300.