Dental Implant Advantages

Having missing teeth can be embarrassing, and if left untreated, will only get worse. This is why the Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania offer dental implants to their patients. Dental implants provide a more natural tooth replacement because they are artificial teeth that are attached directly to the jawbone. Other options can lead to bone deterioration, and may interfere with eating, smiling, speaking and other daily activities.

Dental implants are the closest you can get to natural and healthy teeth. They allow you to confidently eat, laugh, talk, play and enjoy all of your daily activities without being self-conscious about your smile. A face without teeth can sag and make you appear older than your actual age, but dental implants allow you to maintain the natural shape of your face. While dental implants may need periodic adjustments, they can last a lifetime when properly placed and cared for over time. Dental implant treatment has a track record of reliable, long-term successful outcomes and is often considered a more durable option than other treatments to repair or replace missing teeth.

If you are missing teeth and would like to discuss your tooth-replacement options, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141. 

Denture Pain Problems

Denture pain typically stems from poor fitting or poorly adjusted dentures. It may also be a result of new dentures, worn over soft tissues that have not developed thick, toughened layers of protective keratin. If you are experiencing gum and mouth irritation, problems eating and speaking, mouth infections and/or dentures that move around in your mouth you should follow up with your dentist.

If you wear dentures, it is very important you keep your mouth clean and healthy. In addition, you should never experience pain when wearing your dentures. If you do experience pain from your dentures and this discomfort is not treated by speaking slowly, eating soft foods or using an adhesive, your dentures may need to be replaced. 

Consequences of Missing Teeth

When you are missing teeth, the most obvious ramification is in your facial appearance. Not only will your smile be affected by the gaps from missing teeth, but if you’re missing too many, the skin around your mouth won’t be supported properly and will begin to sag, making you appear older than you are. If you are embarrassed by missing teeth, our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania have many tooth-replacement options to restore your smile and your confidence.

In addition to changing the aesthetics of your face, missing teeth can make it more difficult to chew your food properly and may even affect the way you speak. As bone loses width, it loses height, and because of this, gum tissue gradually decreases. Ultimately, the more teeth that are lost, the more function declines.

If you have missing teeth and would like to discuss your treatment options, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.