No discussion about extracting a severely damaged tooth is complete without discussing options to replace the removed teeth. The destructive effects of missing teeth begin to occur immediately. If the process of bone loss (or resorption) is allowed to progress, the impact can be devastating. Tooth replacement such as removable or implant-retained dentures can prevent or stop the process of bone resorption. These options, designed and placed by Asuncion Dental Group in Frederick, Maryland, also support efficient and healthy function and comfort and overall well-being.
Regardless of if you anticipate extracting teeth or if you have had gaps in your smile for some time, we want to hear from you! Those with missing teeth or extractions on the horizon are fortunate to have many restorative options. We have outlined a few of these options below:
Many of our patients are also discovering the benefits of partial or complete dentures supported and stabilized in the jaw by dental implants. You can make the switch to these dentures, or you may opt for this option from the get-go. Implant-retained dentures help keep the supporting bone in the jaw strong because they are designed like natural teeth. The implants function like tooth roots. So, the force from behaviors such as chewing food is transferred through the teeth to the bone. In this manner, just like your muscles stay strong with exercise, your jawbone remains strong with “exercise” – the act of grinding and breaking down food. These dentures are also “fixed” in your jaw and do not require specific products like denture adhesives.
Do not delay regaining your confident, pain-free smile. Instead, contact us today at (301) 690-8482 to find out what options are best to rebuild your teeth.