Tooth loss changes so many things, including how you look, eat, and feel about yourself. Dr. Mordehai Ahdut reverses those negative effects with amazing dental implants from his Brooklyn, NY, practice. Here at Complete Dental Care, we are all about giving you a great smile.
Why people lose teeth
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), periodontal disease is the biggest reason why Americans lose teeth. Different from tooth decay (another reason behind tooth loss), gum disease undermines your teeth's supporting soft and hard tissues. Additional causes include when people lose teeth to accidents and poor oral hygiene (and the plaque that goes with it).
What happens with tooth loss
Every tooth that you lose impacts your remaining teeth, jaw bone integrity, and gum tissue. The smile gaps weaken the teeth surrounding them, changing both alignment and the abilities to bite and chew. Of course, when you have a smile gap, your self-esteem diminishes, as well.
Also, the bone and gums that anchor your teeth no longer receive the exercise they need to stay strong. So, dental extraction leads to their recession, much of which occurs a year after you lose a tooth, says Dear Doctor.
Filling smile gaps
When tooth loss is unavoidable, Dr. Ahdut offers replacement options suited to your oral health needs. Traditional replacements include:
- Partial and full dentures which are fully customized to oral health need, facial appearance, and patient preference
- Fixed bridgework made of one or more artificial teeth anchored by porcelain crowns topping adjoining natural teeth
Your best choice is the innovative dental implant provided by your Brooklyn, NY, dentist. Composed of a titanium cylinder or screw, a post, and ceramic crown, the single-tooth implant is a fully functional replacement tooth.
The implant resides in and bonds to the jaw bone for superior strength, function, and longevity. A dental implant, or implant-supported dentures, improve jaw bone quality and feel just like real teeth.
Avoid tooth loss
Dr. Mordehai Ahdut and his colleagues at Complete Dental Care in the Brooklyn, NY, area want you to have a complete smile. Remember—we are here to help with restorations and tooth replacements, such as dental implants, should the need arise. Contact one of our four offices today for an appointment. In Brooklyn, phone Complete Dental Care at (718) 338-5700. For Complete Dental Care 2, call (718) 434-5800. For Advanced Dentistry in Brooklyn, contact us at (718) 258-8884, and in Jackson Heights, phone Vista Dental: (718) 335-0100.