St. Louis Sedation, Sleep & Special Needs Dentistry :: The Dental Anesthesia Center
Leaving a missing tooth unrestored can lead to several complications. If not replaced, tooth loss can negatively affect your chewing, smile, and facial structure. Tooth loss also referred to as edentulism, can significantly impair the well-being and quality of life (QOL) in patients. But what exactly causes it? And are there any restorative treatment options […]
A missing tooth can have a great impact on your overall health, leading to numerous diseases and conditions. Whether it’s because of an accident or neglected oral health, a missing tooth is not only impacting you aesthetically. A missing tooth may not bother you that much if it’s not noticeable. But a gap in your […]
There are a number of options available to make up for a missing tooth. According to the principle of ‘use it or lose it’ if you don’t put enough pressure on the jaw bone, its density can diminish. When the teeth are used to chewing, the jaw bone gets enough exercise to maintain its solidity. […]