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Is it necessary to replace a lost tooth?

Modern dentistry is focused on prevention of tooth loss. Unfortunately, there are times when an extraction is inevitable. This may be due to a cracked tooth, an infected root, or extensive decay. While the loss of a tooth can be very upsetting, many people quickly adapt to eating and chewing in such a way as to utilise their remaining teeth. However, there are modern, relatively pain free ways to replace your lost teeth, and many good reasons to do so!

#1. Other teeth can loosen and shift/tilt into the empty space.

When all your teeth are in place, they help keep each other in order. If you’re missing a tooth, however, your teeth may shift into the gap, leading to changes in your bite, potential gum disease, possible tooth decay, and difficulty in replacing the missing tooth later.

#2. Your face could change.

Your jawbones need stimulation to avoid atrophy. Teeth are essential to this as the force of biting and chewing travels down the root of your teeth into the bone, helping to keep the bone dense. When you lose teeth, bone begins to weaken, and its density begins to decrease. If you are missing multiple teeth in the same area, or all the teeth on your upper or lower jaw, this degradation becomes more pronounced and can lead to the face having a hollowed-out and shortened appearance that makes you look much older.

#3. It may affect your mental health.

If you’ve ever lost a tooth, you may remember how strange it feels. While this discomfort may be temporarily endurable, it can grow irritating in a very short time and missing teeth definitely affect how others judge you. Finally, a missing tooth may affect your speech patterns, which can lead to a loss in self-confidence.

#4. TMJ disorder.

The muscles that help you rotate your jaw and chew attach at the temporomandibular joints or TMJ. Alterations to these muscles and interrelated systems can result in physical pain. One change that can lead to TMJ disorder is tooth loss and its lack of replacement. TMJ disorder can be diagnosed and treated by Dentalcare Carnegie, but the best treatment is always prevention!

#5. Nutrition.

Missing teeth can make it difficult to eat foods that might be difficult to chew, such as nuts, vegetables, and thick meats. Consequently, many patients with missing teeth suffer nutritional deficits.

#6. Communication.

Missing teeth can also lead to alterations in speech patterns like lisps or whistles, making speech more difficult to understand.

SO if you lost a tooth or many teeth, do not despair! Come see us at DentalCare Carnegie to discuss your options!

What Our Patients Say

Sabrina Alday
Sabrina Alday
2023-08-23
Everyone in DentalCare Carnegie is 5-star! I live in the Northern suburbs but still willing to travel to Carnegie for a dental appointment. The dentists are all very competent but it’s the people at the reception and the dental assistants that are top notch. They are all very warm and accommodating. I had a wisdom teeth surgery with Dr Paul recently and it went really well. We were able to finish in about half an hour, and recovered pretty quick. I also appreciate that the clinic called to check on me the day after and give more after care instructions for a speedy recovery.
Scott Bertram
Scott Bertram
2023-08-22
Great friendly staff. Dr Dave is awesome. Surgery runs On time and notify you if there is a delay. So important in a time poor world.
Chris748
Chris748
2023-08-21
Filling fell out and next day it was fixed. Fabulous service, great dentist gentle and caring and explained everything
Jocelyn Vuong
Jocelyn Vuong
2023-08-21
Great friendly staff and so caring and gentle dentist. Glad I made the right choice in the beginning to pick this dental practice. Highly recommended 😘
Marilyn Joy Corpuz
Marilyn Joy Corpuz
2023-08-20
Saw Dr. Julie Sheng for toothache on my molar that’s been festering me. The team contacted me on the day of booking to understand how the toothache started and suggested to get previous records from my previous dentist in the cbd, which I like so they have my records/history going forward. Dr. Julie explained the cause of my toothache whilst showing the xray of my teeth, gums and bones. She also provided the details of what are the next steps and asked me if I am happy to proceed with the root canal after she provided the estimated costs. I appreciate the transparency, explanation of details, and confirmation before proceeding with the treatment. Recommending the same clinic to my husband now.
Andrea Montilla
Andrea Montilla
2023-08-13
I always take my 2yr old to see Dr Sami as she is amazing with kids. Dr Dave is also very thorough, had my wisdom teeth removed with him. Highly recommended!
Mike Heng
Mike Heng
2023-08-13
Very friendly reception and dentist. Always has great experience with Dr Andrew.
Jacob Vilinsky
Jacob Vilinsky
2023-08-13
I have been seeing Dr Alex for almost ten years. He is the most incredibly caring and gentle dentist. I highly recommend this clinic to all people...the care given by the team is second to none.
Tom N.
Tom N.
2023-08-11
I've been going here for over 3-4 years for general checkups - Had my root canel done here and all going well. Wife and kid also go here. High level of standards of care and service. Always on time, friendly, and helpful. Well done to Reception team, Cam, Estelle and Dr Alex for making this clinic the gold standard of dental care.
Dinesh Hiralal Singapuri
Dinesh Hiralal Singapuri
2023-08-10
Strongly recommend anyone to visit Dentalcare Carnegie! The treatment was so amazing- felt relaxed & comfortable! Thank you Dr Julie Sheng

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