Living with a missing tooth presents daily challenges that most of us take for granted. For example, when you eat at your favorite restaurant, you may not be able to properly chew all the foods you used to enjoy, which limits your menu choices. You may also feel self conscious about talking or smiling in front of other people due to your missing tooth.
All these situations take a toll on your confidence, and sometimes your situation may begin to feel hopeless. The good news is that Dr. James Striebel, your dentist in Huber Heights, has options for replacing missing teeth! Dental implants may be the solution you’re seeking.
What is a Dental Implant?
Known as the gold standard in dentistry for replacing a missing tooth, a dental implant is a very successful and reliable treatment because it replaces both your tooth and your root. A titanium post is surgically placed into your bone and given time to heal and integrate. Titanium is biocompatible and will naturally integrate with your bone and create a stable foundation for your new tooth.
Your new tooth is a high quality porcelain crown that Dr. Striebel customizes to match your existing teeth and complete your smile. Because an implant closely mimics your natural tooth, you’ll enjoy all the function you had before. This means you’ll be back to eating, talking, and smiling normally in no time!
Missing Teeth Affect Oral Health
Besides impacting your confidence and self-esteem, did you know that your missing tooth is also affecting your oral health? When your jawbone has no root to support, it will begin to deteriorate, or resorb. This eventually eliminates support for your remaining teeth and leads to more tooth loss.
Without a replacement tooth, your remaining teeth will begin to shift. This causes your bite to become misaligned, and also puts your teeth at risk for fractures and other damage. When your tooth is missing it’s a good idea to think about a replacement as soon as possible in order to protect the integrity of your oral health.
Contact Dr. James Striebel
Dr. Striebel is proud to offer comprehensive implant dentistry. This means that we can complete your entire implant procedure from start to finish in the comfort of our office with the team you know and trust. This is a great benefit to our patients as many dentists refer their patients out for implant surgery.
Don’t let a missing tooth hold you back from living the life you deserve! Contact Dr. Striebel today to schedule your implant consultation.