Questions for your Wilmington dentist?
Here are some of the most commonly asked dentistry questions we are asked by patients, as well as excerpts from Dr. Gladnick's column in the Wilmington News Journal's "Ask the Dentist." If you have further questions, or want to schedule your next dentist appointment, call us today!
Dental Implants
The advantage of getting an implant is that you are able to floss between your teeth, just as you do with your own teeth. An implant will also help to preserve the bone supporting the tooth. The other advantage is that the teeth on either side of the missing tooth will not have to be prepared as they would to accept the bridge.
However, this is not a good option for everyone. Since implants require surgery, patients seeking implants must be in good overall health and have healthy gums. It’s also necessary for you to have enough bone structure to support the implant. When you see the dentist, you can be fully evaluated to see which option is best for you.
Many patients assume that losing a back molar isn’t a big deal since it’s not visible when smiling. However, even one missing tooth can have a major impact on your oral health, comfort, and long-term well-being.
What Are the Consequences of Not Replacing a Missing Tooth?
When a back tooth is missing, the surrounding teeth often shift into the gap, leading to bite problems, jaw strain, and uneven tooth wear. Without chewing support in that area, you may avoid certain foods, affecting nutrition and digestion. Over time, bone loss can occur in the jaw where the tooth once was, weakening your dental foundation and even changing your facial appearance.
What Are My Options for Replacing a Missing Tooth?
At Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer several advanced restorative treatments tailored to all needs:
- Dental implants in Wilmington, DE – A permanent, natural-feeling replacement for a missing tooth root that restores full chewing power and helps prevent bone loss.
- Dental bridges – A reliable solution that anchors an artificial tooth (or teeth) to the neighboring teeth.
- Custom dentures – For patients with significant tooth loss, modern dentures offer improved comfort and function.
Stress-Free Smile Restoration with Dental Implants in Wilmington, DE
If you’re in Wilmington and looking for an experienced, top-quality dental team to empathetically guide you through the post-tooth loss restorative process, contact Dr. Jason Justison and the excellent Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry team to schedule a consultation.
YES!! Dental implants are now considered the standard of care for missing teeth.
Studies show that after ten years, 90% of the implant cases continue to be successful. Unlike bridges, there is no undue damage to adjacent teeth. Why cut two good teeth to replace one missing tooth if you don’t need to?
With bridges, you still get bone loss in the area of the missing tooth – the opposite is true with implants. Implants help maintain bone integrity. Because implants are stronger, healthier, maintain bone, last longer, and are not damaging to adjacent teeth, in most cases they are and should be considered the standard of care in any office.