How can a dental clinic help if you have multiple missing teeth?

If you have multiple missing teeth, a dental clinic can identify how the gaps are affecting your chewing, bite and oral health and recommend suitable tooth replacement options. Leaving several missing teeth untreated can gradually create additional dental problems.

What Problems Can Multiple Missing Teeth Cause?

Multiple missing teeth may lead to:

1. Difficulty chewing: Eating certain foods can become harder when several teeth are missing.
2. Shifting of remaining teeth: Nearby teeth may move into the empty spaces, affecting alignment and your bite.
3. Jawbone loss: The bone supporting missing teeth can gradually reduce over time.
4. Changes in speech: Gaps or missing teeth can affect the way some sounds are produced.
5. Changes in facial support: Extensive tooth loss and bone loss can affect facial structure.
More strain on remaining teeth: The teeth that are left may have to handle greater chewing pressure.

How Can a Dental Clinic Help?

At Ivory Dental Clinic, the dentist first evaluates your teeth, gums, bite and jawbone to understand your specific needs. Based on the number and location of missing teeth, treatment may include dental implants, implant-supported bridges, conventional bridges or dentures.

The goal is to restore your ability to chew comfortably, improve oral function and provide appropriate support for the remaining teeth. Replacing missing teeth earlier can also help prevent some of the complications associated with prolonged tooth loss.

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