Patients lose teeth for a few reasons, but the main reason is usually due to untreated tooth decay or gum disease. Other causes can also include a facial injury or the planned removal of a tooth due to severe damage.
Where suitable, we always recommend replacing missing teeth in order to help prevent further oral health issues from developing and to repair a broken smile.
Missing teeth can cause a host of oral health issues for the patient, as well as contribute to a loss of confidence in their smile and a knock to their self-esteem. We want to help every patient find their happiest smile, both aesthetically and clinically. In most cases where teeth are missing, this means encouraging and recommending replacement options.
Patients lose teeth for a few reasons, but the main reason is usually due to untreated tooth decay or gum disease. Other causes can also include a facial injury or the planned removal of a tooth due to severe damage.
Replacement of missing teeth is paramount to protecting and maintaining the overall oral health of the patient as well as to helping ensure a smile remains happy and beautiful.
Further oral health issues caused by missing teeth include neighbouring teeth moving, food and debris getting caught in the gap and possibly leading to tooth decay, and a loss of bone density in the jaw which increases the risk of losing further teeth as well as affecting the facial structure of the patient. Other issues include difficulty eating and chewing, and changes to speech.
At Billingham Dental, we can offer dental bridges and removable dentures as a replacement for a missing tooth.
Billingham Dental Practice in Stockton-on-Tees, has a professional and warming team to help you feel at ease with each treatment. We are delighted to offer high-quality dental care that is centered on your patient needs, including full NHS and private choices for all patients in Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees.
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