Don’t Ignore Missing Teeth and Discover Dental Implants

According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, sixty-nine percent of all adults lose at least one permanent tooth by the time they are forty-four years old. Because these adults can often still eat, they may chose to ignore their missing tooth (or teeth). However, ignoring missing teeth can have long-term consequences to your health and appearance. Further, dental implants are by far the best option for most people to prevent the negative effects of missing teeth. Missing teeth may be due to an accident, tooth decay, gum decay, or a root canal that failed. Regardless of the reason for the loss, missing teeth cause permanent bone loss and shrinking gums. As this restructuring of the your mouth continues, it can affect the appearance of...