If you have missing teeth, you likely aren’t too thrilled about the gaps left in your smile due to the issue; however, your grin isn’t the only thing being impacted by these spaces. Patients who’ve lost teeth also experience difficulties with eating and speaking, as well as a heightened risk of additional tooth loss. But did you know that tooth loss can also impact the very shape of your face? Fortunately, dental implants are among the best solutions for addressing tooth loss and the accompanying impact it has on facial structure. Keep reading to learn more from your dentist about how they can help.
How Tooth Loss Changes Your Facial Structure
The most obvious side effect of having missing teeth is the impact that it has on your smile’s appearance; virtually any time you open your mouth, the issue is pretty noticeable. Needless to say, this can land a severe blow to your self-esteem. However, it also influences the literal structure of your face!
When tooth loss occurs, it leaves those areas of your jawbone totally void of any stimulation. This is pretty problematic because your jawbone relies heavily on the stimulation your teeth provide in order to remain healthy and strong. Without it, your jaw can start to prematurely deteriorate and shrink away, which in turn will give your face a sunken and gaunt appearance and also make you appear older than you actually are! Additionally, you might experience changes in facial angles as well as wrinkles, thinning lips, and cheek jowls, all of which can also give you a chronic frowning appearance.
How Dental Implants Can Help
Luckily, dental implants provide an ideal solution for patients with missing teeth that wholly ensures their smile looks and functions properly and provides their face with all of the support it needs. Since they’re surgically embedded into the jaw, they can effectively replicate the roots of your natural teeth and in turn, provide your jawbone with all the necessary stimulation.
As a result, patients with dental implants won’t just enjoy a smile that feels great and looks beautiful—they’ll also retain a more youthful and fuller-looking face! And better yet, since implants are designed with the future in mind, they’ll last for several decades if cared for properly.
You don’t have to settle for a smile with gaps—nor do you have to live with the impact the issue can have on your facial structure! With dental implants, you’re certain to have a fully functional and beautiful smile that keeps you looking your absolute best.
About the Practice
The team at iSmile Dental Arts is thrilled to serve the dental needs of the Williamstown, NJ community! The practice is led by Dr. Wael M. Kassem. Dr. Kassem received his dental degree from Temple University and is a proud Fellow of the International Dental Implant Association! If you have any questions about dental implants or would like to schedule a visit to address your tooth loss, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Kassem through his practice’s website or by phone for assistance: (856) 818-9998.
