Missing teeth is not a cosmetic issue that you can sit on. There are many issues that you may face. It is not just about aesthetics but function too. You will have problems chewing food, to begin with. Slowly because of the missing tooth root, the jaw gets weak, shrinks, and further causes the lips and cheek to sag. It also affects the teeth beside it. Dental implants are a solution offered by modern dentistry that will help in replacing missing teeth. Patients with missing teeth may be unaware of when to get dental implants. Here is when you should consider getting dental implants.

1. Missing Teeth 

Dental implants look natural and durable. They are custom-made according to the patient’s natural set of teeth so they cannot be distinguished from one another. Even if a single tooth is missing from your set, several oral issues will follow. It will affect the way you speak, your ability to eat food and make the area vulnerable to infection. If there is a missing tooth/teeth, then you must get dental implants.

2. Infection in Tooth 

Injury, periodontal or other causes may lead to infection in the tooth. When infection is left untreated for a long time, it causes excessive damage to the tooth. Our amazing dentists at Glenroy try to save the tooth, but if they cannot then, they recommend dental implants. First, the area with infection is cleaned and treated before placing the dental implants. A patient suffering from an infection, excessive pain, swelling, or bleeding in the gums around the infected tooth will require dental implants.

3. Improper Dentures

If you are someone who is using dentures, but you always feel uncomfortable, or they cause pain, then you must get dental implants. Dental implants are the closest option to replacing teeth and their success rate is higher than dentures. Our dentists always suggest dental implants to patients who suffer discomfort and pain from ill-fitted dentures. Unlike dentures, dental implants are a permanent solution and last longer than dentures. 

4. Deterioration in Jawbone 

Over time, the emptiness in the space left by a missing tooth causes the jawbone to recede and deteriorate. Some signs that you should look out for are – changes in bite, discomfort in chewing, pain, infection, and wrinkles around the mouth. You may experience one or more than one symptom. Our dentists at The Glenroy Dental Group will help in fixing your issue. Implants help in stabilizing the jaw and halts the tissue from further deterioration. Implants give you a firm and sturdy jaw structure and prevent further bone loss. 

5. Sunken Face 

Another prominent sign when you may require dental implants is when you find your face to have a caved-in look. Bone loss in the area where the tooth is missing causes the face to sink. Patients who dentures also tend to have a sunken look. This is because, unlike dental implants, dentures don’t promote the growth of the jawbone. 

The Glenroy Dental Group for All Types of Oral Solutions 

Along with dental implants, our team of skilled and caring dentists at The Glenroy Dental Group offers all types of oral and cosmetic dental treatments. We are your family dentists and will provide you with premium oral health care. 

You can book a dental appointment online with us or reach out to us on the below contact details: 

The Glenroy Dental Group

Address: 483 Pascoe Vale Road Strathmore 3041

Phone Number: (03) 9306 6511