TEETH REPLACEMEN
How Can I Replace a Missing Tooth?
Teeth can be lost due to accidents, diseases, habits, failed restorative treatments, or simply due to the natural aging process, which leads to wear and tear.
Replacing missing teeth is essential for restoring both form and function. Even the loss of a single tooth can disrupt your chewing balance, increase stress on remaining teeth, cause adjacent teeth to shift, and alter facial contours, potentially leading to further complications.
Options for filling these gaps include removable partial dentures, a fixed bridge (if there are enough supporting teeth), or the most popular option today, a dental implant.
What Can Be Done If I Lose a Tooth Due to Cavities?
Teeth lost to cavities are often beyond saving. When a tooth is lost due to cavities, it means a significant amount of tooth structure has been damaged, often causing the tooth to fracture. For less severe fractures, a filling, crown, or root canal and crown may be used. For deeper fractures, replacing the tooth with a dental implant, bridge, or denture might be necessary.
What If My Tooth Just Fell Out While Eating – Is It Possible to Save It?
If your tooth has been loose for some time and recently came out while eating, it may be due to chronic gum (periodontal) disease. Such teeth typically cannot be re-implanted, but they can be replaced with a dental implant, crown, or bridge. At Eswar Dental Care, we’ll guide you on maintaining proper oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing techniques, to prevent further tooth loss and ensure the longevity of your replacement teeth.
We also monitor blood sugar levels for diabetic patients, as high blood sugar is strongly linked to gum disease. At Eswar Dental Care, we prioritize your oral health and long-term well-being.
I Lost a Back Tooth, But It Doesn’t Bother Me. Do I Need to Get It Replaced?
In most cases, wisdom teeth (the 8th tooth in each corner of your mouth) don’t need to be replaced. However, for all other teeth, replacement is important for several reasons:
- Missing teeth can reduce your chewing efficiency, meaning it may take longer to chew your food properly.
- Teeth adjacent to the missing tooth can shift into the gap, leading to permanent changes in your bite and alignment.
- The tooth opposite the missing one may start growing into the empty space, which can also alter your bite.
- Teeth beside or opposite the missing tooth may develop open contacts, increasing the risk of cavities in these adjacent teeth.
At Eswar Dental Care, we’ll assess your individual needs and help you understand how replacing missing teeth can benefit your overall dental health and function.
How Soon Should I Replace a Missing Tooth?
The sooner, the better. Showing your missing tooth space to the Eswar Dental Care team as early as possible allows for a faster and smoother replacement process. When a tooth is recently lost, fewer changes have occurred in the mouth, making the replacement process easier and often more cost-effective.
What is the Cost to Replace a Missing Tooth?
The cost of tooth replacement varies depending on the method used. Generally, tooth replacement costs in India are much lower than in countries like the USA. Fillings and natural teeth restoration are usually less expensive than dental implants and bridges. At Eswar Dental Care, we will evaluate your specific case and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs, ensuring you receive the best care and answers to all your questions.
