What To Do After Losing A Tooth
As children, we lose our primary teeth over time. However, as adults, losing teeth means poor oral health. Periodontitis is the number one cause. Since missing teeth at this age isn’t natural, this means issues with smile stability. You could have difficulties with nutritional intake. Problems talking could occur. Finally, you could risk negative changes to your smile alignment, or even smile’s stability. You need a permanent in-network dentist in Tetlin, AK who can correct your tooth loss. Fortunately, Doctors Network can help locate one.
First, we will help connect you to a skilled dentist in your area. Once we do, your new dentist can inspect your smile to assess your missing teeth. For mild cases, a dental bridge could be placed, restoring smile function. For multiple gaps, partial dentures could offer a solution and restore bite function. Finally, a complete denture or CD could be prescribed. While most fulls and partial dentures are removable, they could be supported with tooth implants. Dental implants are secured like natural teeth, and stimulate bone preservation in your jawbones and facial structure following tooth loss.
If you live in the Tetlin area and have lost your natural teeth, let us know. We can get you started on receiving bridges or dentures. The smile of your dreams is possible, even if you’ve suffered complete tooth loss, and even if many years have gone by since that happened!
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