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Missing Tooth

Three Reasons You Should Replace Missing Teeth

March 24, 2021 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

The aesthetic benefits you get from replacing missing teeth are a good enough reason to start the process, but the impact goes way beyond that. Replacing lost teeth is crucial for your long-term oral health. Here are some of the reasons why patients should consider replacing missing teeth sooner rather than later: 1. Lost function and form are restored Teeth and their roots work in tandem to stabilize a person's bone structure and bite. When some teeth are missing, the teeth surrounding them are prone to shifting towards the gap created by the lost tooth. This can easily lead to crooked teeth alongside the hole in the person's smile. A tooth's roots serve an important role in keeping the bone structures in and around the jaw …

Category: Dental Blog, Dental Education, Implant Dentistry, Restorative DentistryTag: Dental Bridge, Dental Implants, Missing Teeth, Missing Tooth

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154 Sea Island Pkwy
Beaufort, SC 29907

843-986-0177

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