{"id":44,"date":"2020-07-21T19:25:29","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T19:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2020-08-05T17:10:02","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T17:10:02","slug":"3-reasons-its-crucial-to-replace-missing-back-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/21\/3-reasons-its-crucial-to-replace-missing-back-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons It\u2019s Crucial to Replace Missing Back Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know roughly 176 million Americans are missing at least one tooth?\nWhether it is a swift,\naccidental blow to the jaw or a rogue popcorn kernel that dislodges a tooth,\ntooth loss is rampant among Americans. While people are often quick to fix\ntheir front teeth for aesthetic purposes, they don\u2019t have the same urgency\nabout repairing their molars. Although you may not see them as often, they serve\na functional purpose that is extremely\nimportant. Read on for three reasons why you should consider using dental implants<\/a> to restore your back teeth. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Back Teeth\nAre Critical For a Strong Bite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth play a significant role in the start of the\ndigestion process. While you chew, your teeth break down the components of your\nfood for maximum nutrition. However, if your bite is negatively impacted by a missing molar, this can cause irritated gums, decrease\nchewing efficiency, and lead to indigestion. Fortunately, dental implants are inserted\ninto the jawbone to provide a durable, sturdy replacement option that\neffectively restores your bite strength!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental\nImplants Can Protect Your Healthy Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When one of your back teeth is missing, the\ninflammation of your gums can cause you to favor the other side of your mouth.\nWhile this can make chewing more pain-free, it can also lead to excessive wear\non the teeth that are overcompensating. Plus, the large gap can cause your\nnatural teeth to shift due to a lack of support. So, even if a missing back\ntooth seems out of sight, out of mind, it won\u2019t stay that way forever. Before\nlong, your teeth can become misaligned and negatively impact your\nself-confidence. The good news is that dental implants can provide your\nremaining teeth the support they need so your beautiful smile can stay intact! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevent Your\nJawbone From Deteriorating <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All too often, the focus of oral care is placed on the\nteeth. However, other factors, like your jawbone, play a crucial role in the\nhealth of your smile. For example, when the part of the jawbone that anchors\nyour teeth (the alveolar bone) no longer\nreceives the stimulation it needs, it begins to break down. This causes the\njawbone to deteriorate, which can wreak havoc on your oral health and even lead\nto additional tooth loss. Fortunately, dental implants can prevent this from occurring\nby preserving the jawbone and lowering the risk of future tooth loss. (Plus,\nthey are the only replacement option that can do this!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially, losing a back tooth may seem like nothing\nmore than a minor inconvenience. However, no matter where the missing tooth is,\nit is important to get it replaced. Fortunately, with dental implants, you can\nwalk out of your dentist\u2019s office with a beautiful smile, strong bite, and\npristine oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the\nAuthor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Dr. Aaron\nSpringhetti<\/a>, his passion for dentistry has been a constant\nthroughout his life. In fact, he even shadowed local dentists and specialists\nin high school before earning his undergraduate degree from Wabash College.\nFrom there, he obtained his dental doctorate from the University of Louisville\nSchool of Dentistry. Today, Dr. Springhetti provides world-class care to his\npatients and has attended multiple state-of-the-art courses in dental implants.\nIf you are looking for an implant dentist to restore your smile and bite,\nvisit his website<\/a>\nor give him a call at 317-875-7645<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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