Hi, I’m Dr Angus, the principal dentist of Dove Dental here at Waurn Ponds in Geelong.
Yesterday I met a lovely new patient, Kelly from Armstrong Creek. She came to us to see what options she has for two of her missing teeth. After discussing her options, she asked me, “Hey Angus, I’m curious… is it really necessary to replace my missing teeth?”
This is a great question! After all, other than aesthetics, why else would you need to replace your missing teeth?
Appearance and self-esteem
Well, the answer is yes, replacing missing teeth does not only improve your appearance, but can also help improve your self-esteem. When you have gaps in your smile, it can be very noticeable, and it can make you feel self-conscious. This can potentially impact your confidence in social situations, at work, and in other areas of your life. By replacing missing teeth, you can restore your smile and go back to smiling without thinking twice.
Your overall oral health
But appearance and self-esteem aren’t the only reasons to replace missing teeth. Missing teeth can also impact your overall oral health. When you have gaps in your teeth, the surrounding teeth can shift out of place, which can lead to bite problems, tooth decay, and gum disease. Also, missing teeth can make it difficult to chew properly, affecting your ability to eat a balanced diet and get the nutrients you need.
Preventing bone loss in your jaw
Another reason to replace missing teeth is to prevent bone loss in your jaw. When you lose a tooth, the bone that supports the tooth can start to deteriorate, leading to a sunken-in appearance on your face. This can make you look older than you are, and it can also make it more difficult to fit dentures or other tooth replacement options in the future.
Speaking and eating comfortably
When you have missing teeth, it can be difficult to speak clearly, and it can be uncomfortable or even painful to eat certain foods. This is why replacing missing teeth can improve your overall quality of life, and give you more confidence in your daily activities.
So I hope you’ve found this video useful and have a better understanding on why replacing missing teeth is important for your overall wellbeing.
Here at Dove Dental, we offer different treatment options to help our patients replace their missing teeth. We also offer flexible payment plans, so you can restore your smile faster.
Simply give us a call on (03) 8104 9404, complete the form on our website, or send us a DM on our social media, and our friendly team will help you organise your consultation. I hope you enjoyed this video, and I’ll see you at the next one.
