Your dentist in Tysons will always work hard to help you achieve and maintain the healthiest possible smile and keep your natural teeth functional throughout your lifetime. When tooth loss happens, we can offer an innovative, versatile tooth replacement solution, using dental implants. These titanium posts replace the lost roots of teeth, rebuilding natural dental structures from the roots up. In this post, we’ll walk through some of the many causes of tooth loss and how dental implants are revolutionizing the way we replace missing teeth.
Gum Disease
For adults over the age of 30, gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, occurs when oral bacteria produce a waste byproduct called plaque. This sticky, acidic substance clings to teeth and gums. When it’s not removed, the acidic plaque irritates and damages soft tissue. Over time, the supportive bone and gum tissue can be destroyed by the plaque buildup, causing teeth to lack the necessary support to remain in place. When caught in the early stages, gum disease is easily treated, but in the more advanced stages, this chronic oral health concern becomes a complex condition you’ll deal with for a lifetime.
Sports-Related Injuries
For people under the age of 30, especially those 25 and younger, sports-related injuries are the leading case of tooth loss. It’s important to wear sportsguard during any athletic event or practice. Most people know mouthguards are necessary for contact sports like hockey or football, but sportsguards are beneficial for athletes who participate in any activity where their smile could be damaged by contact with other players, hard surfaces, or sports equipment. If you’re not sure whether or not a sportsguard is necessary, talk to you dentist.
Other Causes of Tooth Loss
In addition to untreated gum disease and sports-related injuries, other causes of tooth loss include:
- Poor oral hygiene, leading to severe tooth decay
- Non-sport-related facial injury
- Leaving damaged teeth unrepaired for too long
- Poorly managed chronic health conditions like diabetes and heart disease are linked to an increase in the side effects of gum disease, including those that lead to tooth loss
Dental Implants Offer Flawless Restoration
Traditionally, only the visible portions of teeth were replaced. Today, we offer a better option – dental implants. Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants replace both the roots and crowns of missing teeth. This means your surrounding teeth and oral structures aren’t placed under additional pressure by supporting replacement teeth. Dental implant posts replace the root structures of teeth, seamlessly restoring your full smile.
Meet the Dent-Plant Dental Implant Center Team
At Dent-Plant Dental Implant Center, we are proud to offer state-of-the-art dental treatment plans for all of our patients. Whether you need to have one or more teeth removed or you’re looking for the ideal tooth replacement option, we can help. Our dental office specializes in complex tooth replacement plans combining dental implants and innovative dentistry technologies to create healthy, functional, long-lasting restorations. When you’re ready to learn more, call our dental office in Tysons to schedule a tooth replacement consultation.