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Many men ignore tooth replacement, because it does not seem necessary. A missing tooth may even seem like a badge of honour, or a stamp of approval on your Man Card. Did you know that there are significant health benefits to replacing missing teeth?  There are also health risks associated with not replacing lost teeth. Men, you need to know that tooth replacement is not merely cosmetic.  We’re talking about your health here.

Why Replace Lost Teeth?

Whole health risks: Gum disease is a common cause of tooth loss. It’s also linked to increased risk for heart disease, stroke, cognitive diseases, diabetes complications, and other systemic issues. In some cases, people do not realize they have gum disease, because symptoms can be quite mild. Red, tender, swollen gums, chronic bad breath, and bleeding when brushing teeth are a few of the possible symptoms. Gum disease is treatable, but chronic. The damage it leaves behind can be corrected, as well – but only if you visit Bowmanville Dental so that we can evaluate your oral health. Our periodontist, Dr. McIntosh, can perform many types of gum procedures to restore optimal periodontal health.

Additional tooth loss risk: Research tells us that if a lost tooth is not replaced, the potential for losing more teeth escalates. Experts believe this occurs because remaining teeth must work harder to chew food, so each tooth takes on a greater workload. Also, spaces left by missing teeth allow surrounding teeth to shift out of place. When teeth move, the relationship between upper and lower teeth (occlusion) changes, as well. A person’s bite becomes unbalanced, which can contribute to teeth cracking, grinding, and becoming otherwise damaged. Some people develop painful TMJ disorder when malocclusion occurs.

Change in diet and speech: For men who have lost multiple teeth, the ability to chew hard, dense foods becomes impaired. As a result, a healthy diet is harder to maintain. This can cause nutritional problems, which will affect energy levels and overall health. Speech also becomes altered when multiple teeth are gone. Inability to properly enunciate words can result in slurring and convey an unprofessional, unsophisticated image.

Options for Teeth Replacement

Men who have missing teeth replaced will enjoy renewed oral function and comfort, as well as a reduced risk for related dental health issues. Often, people feel more confident and happy after getting replacement teeth.

The dentists at Bowmanville Dental offer these services:

  • Dental implants: Implants are small titanium posts that we secure into the jaw. An implant can support a single crown, or multiple implants can hold a bridge or denture. With good oral health and proper hygiene, implants can endure a lifetime.
  • Bone grafting: When teeth have been missing for some time, jawbone tissue degenerates. This causes brittleness and shrinkage of the jaw. To restore solid bone, bone grafting can be performed. Often, grafting is necessary before a patient can have dental implants.
  • Bridges: A dental bridge replaces one tooth or a few missing teeth in a row. Most often, bridges are secured with crowns attached to healthy, natural teeth. Bridges are fixed, or non-removable, appliances.
  • Dentures: To replace all teeth on the upper or lower arch of the mouth, a denture is required. Upper dentures can be held in place with suction, and upper and lower dentures can be secured by adhesive or dental implants. Dentures can be fixed or removable, depending on the patient’s preference. Partial dentures can replace a few missing teeth on an arch, and they are normally secured with clasps to healthy teeth.

Tooth Replacement Dentist in Bowmanville ON

Be a Smart Guy

If you’ve lost teeth, replace them, whether you lost them yesterday or have been without teeth for many years. Call Bowmanville Dental in Bowmanville, ON today to reserve your consultation with an implant dentist or periodontist. We are conveniently located in Bowmanville Mall, with free parking, and early morning and late evening appointments.  So call now, ok?

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