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Surprisingly, many adults over the age of 35 are missing at least one tooth, and then by the time they reach 74, they have lost all of their teeth. The main perpetrator in tooth loss is the presence of periodontitis, a chronic gum disease that loosens the support structure for the teeth and causes a whole host of oral health nightmares. This includes tooth decay and tooth loss, the most severe problems, which have a very detrimental effect on the patient’s smile.
Although it used to be that when a person lost a tooth they had no other option but to get partials or full dentures, those days are in the past. Our Los Angeles dentist is well-versed in treating patients who have lost teeth and require a comfortable, durable and aesthetically-appealing option to replace them. The best option to replace missing teeth is through dental implants.
Our dentist does not often advise dentures, as they are not the perfect tooth restoration. In fact, dentures can slip, become messy if the adhesive isn’t in place properly, they can pinch, and they can cause gum sensitivity. Patients with dentures may feel awkward about eating, laughing, or even kissing!
Dental implants are the perfect tooth restoration. Patients with these secure tooth restorations are able to go on with life without ever even thinking about their once-missing tooth, because the implant is screwed into the jawbone. This means that it will never become loose if properly looked after. We have an implant success rate of over 99%, meaning that patients are almost assured a lifetime replacement for their missing tooth or teeth.