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According to the IV National Oral Health Study conducted by the Colombian Ministry of Health and Social Protection, adults who have neglected their oral health begin to lose teeth from the age of 20. As they get older, the number of teeth lost increases.
If you are unaware of this information, you probably also don’t know that tooth loss is greater in women than in men.
There are many reasons why you might lose your teeth, but when it happens, all is not lost. Nowadays, dentists can replace those teeth with dental implants.
The importance of good oral health
Once you have lost a tooth, dental implants are the best option if you want to avoid further complications in your mouth. However, despite being an effective solution to the problem, it will not be the same as having your natural teeth, which is why you must take care of your oral health.
To maintain your natural teeth, it is best to have perfect oral health. This is because, although there are many causes that can lead to tooth loss, the main ones are associated with oral diseases.
Learn about the main causes of tooth loss:
Tooth decay When tooth decay affects more than 50% of the tooth and also completely damages its supports, it must be replaced with dental implants.
Serious diseases Tooth loss can be associated with diseases such as diabetes, cancer, or other autoimmune diseases.
Trauma This refers to strong blows to the teeth that cause damage to the tooth root. Falls that cause trauma are also considered to be traumatic, even if you have not lost the tooth, as the impact damages its structure and it must be extracted by the dentist.
Periodontitis This affects the gums and supporting tissues in advanced stages. You could lose your tooth if you do not treat the disease as soon as possible and a long time has passed without treating the gums, causing the infection to affect the supporting tissues that hold the tooth in place.
Bruxism Excessive clenching of your teeth when you suffer from bruxism can cause fractures or severe wear and tear, leading to tooth loss.
Misuse of teeth. Your teeth can be damaged when you don’t use them correctly, for example, when you open wrappers or bottles with them or when you bite objects such as pencils, pens, etc.
Although the causes are very diverse, there is no doubt that as long as you have regular checkups with your dentist and maintain good dental cleaning habits, you will have won part of the battle against tooth loss.
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How dental implants benefit you
As soon as a tooth falls out or is extracted on the recommendation of your dentist, you should evaluate your options for replacing it.
A missing tooth affects the rest. When it falls out, the surrounding teeth begin to move, trying to regain the lost contact, which can seriously affect the aesthetics of your bite. But an implant can help you maintain your beautiful smile and also offers the following benefits:
- Facilitates chewing and speech. As dental implants offer better support inside the mouth than removable prostheses, they allow better chewing and speech functions.
- Maintain the integrity of adjacent teeth. It allows to keep in good condition the dental pieces that were around the lost tooth.
- Avoids discomfort from removable prostheses. Allows normal chewing and speaking.
Before placing dental implants, your dentist must pay close attention and review the procedures to be performed. It is not always recommended to place implants immediately; in some cases, orthodontic treatment must be performed first. It all depends on the missing teeth, their position in the mouth, and the cosmetic work that needs to be done.
To expand on this information, we recommend watching the following video where Dr. Marlon Becerra explains in detail all the considerations to keep in mind when getting dental implants.
How dental implants benefit you
As soon as a tooth falls out or is extracted on the recommendation of your dentist, you should evaluate your options for replacing it.
A missing tooth affects the rest. When it falls out, the surrounding teeth begin to move, trying to regain the lost contact, which can seriously affect the aesthetics of your bite. But an implant can help you maintain your beautiful smile and, in addition, offers the following benefits:
It facilitates chewing and speech. Since dental implants offer better support inside the mouth than removable prostheses, they allow for better chewing and speech functions.
Maintain the integrity of adjacent teeth. It allows the teeth surrounding the missing tooth to remain in good condition.
It avoids the discomfort of removable prostheses. It allows you to chew and speak normally.
Before placing dental implants, your dentist must pay close attention and review the procedures to be performed. It is not always recommended to place implants immediately; in some cases, orthodontic treatment must be performed first. It all depends on the missing teeth, their position in the mouth, and the cosmetic work to be done.
For more information, we recommend watching the following video in which Dr. Marlon Becerra explains in detail all the considerations that must be taken into account when placing dental implants.
Reasons to get dental implants
If, despite all the benefits we have mentioned, you still have doubts about whether it is advisable to visit the dentist to get dental implants, here are 7 reasons why you should use them.
Improve your smile and confidence
The loss of any tooth affects the aesthetics of your smile. Immediately after the loss, you begin to hide that missing tooth from the world, so you simply avoid talking and smiling.
Using dental implants helps you regain your confidence and restores the aesthetics of your smile. Not only because it fills an empty space, but also because implants perfectly mimic a natural tooth, so no one notices that it is a replacement.
Improves your bite
As soon as you lose a tooth, your bite and chewing processes are affected. A missing tooth activates the rest of your teeth, causing them to move from their original position and creating malocclusion.
Orthodontic treatment and subsequent tooth replacement with implants will help you regain your bite.
Does not affect your teeth
One of the disadvantages of removable prostheses is that it is sometimes necessary to wear down the adjacent teeth, which slightly affects their original structure.
They are stable
As they are fixed to the mandibular or maxillary bone, they offer greater stability when eating or speaking. You can carry out any activity, chew, laugh, or sing without worrying about your dental implants falling out.
They are comfortable
Many patients with removable prostheses complain of irritation. One of the advantages of implants is that, unlike prostheses, dental implants do not have hooks or any type of structure that can hurt the mouth.
You can eat without any problems
They are completely fixed in place, so you can eat safely, just as you did before with your natural teeth.
They prevent deformation of the mouth
As we mentioned, a missing tooth activates the mobility of the rest of the teeth, which will try to regain the contact they lost with their companion that fell out.
This process can severely distort your smile. That is why it is important to replace the missing tooth and discuss treatment options with your doctor, as Dr. Marlon Becerra indicated in the previous video.
If you do not do so, you will begin to notice discomfort or pain when biting, as well as stomach upset after eating, as a result of poor chewing.
Conclusion
A dental implant is an artificial piece used to replace a missing tooth. Although they are highly effective and provide excellent support, you must keep in mind that the best option is always to prevent tooth loss and preserve your natural teeth.
To achieve this, you need to maintain excellent oral health by scheduling regular checkups with your dentist, preferably every 3 months.
A dental implant will allow you to eat and speak without difficulty, helping you regain your confidence to smile and show the world your best smile.
For advice on dental implantology or to maintain optimal oral health, you can visit us at Odontología Marlon Becerra. We’ll be here to help you with any of your dental needs.
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