Your periodontal tissues describe the gums that surround your teeth roots, and gum disease is the erosion of the tissues. When gum disease develops, it destroys the tissues and eventually reaches the jawbone structure underneath. The continued destruction of your gums and jawbone can cause you to lose one or more teeth before you can restore your good periodontal health.
Like tooth loss, tooth misalignment (or malocclusion) can have obvious effects on your smile’s appearance. However, also like tooth loss, the most significant impacts are those that aren’t immediately noticeable. For example, crooked teeth significantly increase your risk of conditions like gum disease, as well as extreme tooth damage. Straightening crooked teeth can mitigate those risks, helping you preserve your smile as well as improve its appearance.
Losing a tooth can make it seem like the fight to prevent tooth loss is over, but you can still prevent the rest of your teeth from being lost. By replacing the tooth with a dental implant, you can preserve the strength and integrity of your jawbone, which reduces your risks of developing periodontal disease and other tooth loss-causing conditions.
There’s a lot to know about tooth loss, but the most important thing is that you can protect your smile with consistent attention and care from your dentist. For more information, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.
What if there was a single cosmetic treatment option that can address multiple imperfections at…
Braces are not the only choice for correcting your uneven smile. Our team can also…
If you have embarrassing yellow and brown discoloration on your teeth, then you should consider…
When you have painful headaches and jaw pain due to TMJ disorder or bruxism, (teeth…
Children are susceptible to tooth decay, even babies and toddlers. We want to help kids…
Your gums frame your smile and also keep your teeth in place, and are essential…