MISSING A TOOTH! NOW WHAT?
You can lose a tooth due to a fall or a serious gum infection, but it can also happen that one or more teeth are missing because they have never formed. Whatever the cause, the dentist can ensure that your teeth are restored. So what are the options, and how does it work? AESTHETIC AND FUNCTIONAL ASPECTS Missing one or more teeth or molars can be very annoying. First of all, there is, of course, the aesthetic aspect. If you miss a tooth or molar, you can therefore lack the confidence to laugh out loud. That is, of course, not pleasant. However, missing teeth can also lead to functional problems. For example, teeth that border on "the open space" can shift, which can cause the lower and upper teeth to no longer fit together properly. This makes chewing difficult. Reasons enough to strive for a complete set of teeth. The dentist can help you with this in a number of ways. 1. IMPLANTS An artificial root made of metal, which is placed in the jaw...