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Are you happy with your smile, speech and support of your facial profile? Can you eat what you want when you want it? Our teeth are the starting point for good nutrition. The better we chew our food, the easier it is for our digestive tracts to pull out the nutrients and send the waste along the way. When teeth are lost, the drifting of opposing teeth and adjacent teeth is possible. When you need to replace missing teeth, you want something as close to natural teeth as possible. Dental implants are the only solution that replaces the entire missing tooth while preserving the supporting bone. Dental implants represent state-of-the-art dental technology, and are considered the preferred choice over fixed bridges or removable dentures for patients who are appropriate candidates. Tooth Loss Has Negative Effect Tooth loss, also known as edentulism, is when one or more teeth fall out or are extracted due to injury or disease such as mouth trauma, tooth decay or gum disease. It can take away more than just the ability to chew and properly digest food. Tooth loss can have serious social, psychological and emotional consequences which can significantly impact your quality of life, self-image and self-esteem. Natural tooth roots are embedded in the jawbone, providing a stable foundation that allows the teeth to function properly. When teeth are lost or extracted, the bone that previously supported those teeth no longer serves a purpose and begins to deteriorate, or resorb. Other consequences of tooth loss can be severe, including the following: * Mental anxiety
* Changes in facial features, loss of bone and gum tissue, trouble eating and speaking, poor nutrition
* Self-consciousness, dissatisfaction with appearance and loss of confidence
* Pain, distress and relaxation problems
* Social embarrassment and isolation
* Embarrassed and/or ashamed to seek dental treatment Keep Your Teeth Healthy Longer with Proper Nutrition It has long been known that good nutrition and a well-balanced diet is one of the best defenses for your oral health. Providing your body with the right amounts of vitamins and minerals helps your teeth and gums, as well as your immune system, stay strong and ward off infection, decay and disease. Harmful acids and bacteria in your mouth are left behind from eating foods that are high in sugar and carbohydrates. These include carbonated beverages, some kinds of fruit juices, and many kinds of starch foods like pasta, bread and cereal. Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants Dental implants that are most commonly used today are root-form implants, which mean that they are replacement, or substitute tooth roots, used to replace natural tooth roots in areas of the mouth where your teeth are missing. It is important to replace the tooth root in its entirety because the natural tooth root is embedded in the bone and is used to preserve the bone. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically anchored into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. The benefit of using implants to replace missing teeth is that they don't rely on neighboring teeth for support and they are permanent and stable. Additionally, dental implants look and feel like natural teeth, making them an appropriate solution for replacing missing teeth. If you are missing a tooth, or multiple teeth, contact your dentist in Silver Spring, MD for further consultation. After proper examination, your dentist will be able to tell you if dental implants are an appropriate solution for restoring your smile.
Dr. Douglas Drewyer, dentist in Silver Spring, teaches as a member of the Deans Faculty at the University of Maryland Dental School where is received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in May of 1982. His practice provides an array of services to meet the continual needs of his patients, including dental prevention, veneers and dental implants in Silver Spring.
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