It is very important to replace missing teeth not only for appearance reason but also for the health of your mouth. Losing a tooth can be a social and psychological concern. When a permanent tooth is lost the neighboring teeth are affected. Over time, with chewing forces teeth started shifted. The tooth above or below the one that was lost will begin to move up and out of its socket. The movement of teeth will accelerate gum disease and causes further break down of the dental arch. There are a number of reasons of why you may be losing your teeth: dental decay, gum (periodontal disease), trauma. If the missing tooth is not replaced, more teeth will eventually be lost.

We are here to help you restore and maintain your natural bite because its always best to maintain your natural teeth. Extracting a tooth is usually not the best solution to your problem, however, if that is the case there are many ways to replace missing teeth. Maximizing your smile, speech and chewing function is our ultimate goal at Dr. Thomas O'Neil's office. Come visit us in Tamarac, Florida so we can talk to you about replacing your missing teeth.

By Bernadette Charles, RDH
Jennifer Porteous