{"id":213,"date":"2019-11-22T19:25:53","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T19:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=213"},"modified":"2019-12-12T19:26:05","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T19:26:05","slug":"replace-back-tooth-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/22\/replace-back-tooth-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should You Replace a Missing Back Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_166284921__1576176776_72327-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person missing a back tooth \" class=\"wp-image-214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_166284921__1576176776_72327-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_166284921__1576176776_72327-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_166284921__1576176776_72327.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re missing a front tooth, you probably want to get it\nreplaced as soon as possible, even if it\u2019s just for purely cosmetic reasons. Missing\nback teeth, or molars, are often not given as high a priority because they\u2019re not\nvisible in your smile. However, there are multiple reasons why you should\nreplace missing back teeth with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>. Let\u2019s\nlook at what happens if you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effects of Missing Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides their obvious role in helping you chew food, your\nmolars affect your overall bite and play a few roles you might not have\nconsidered. Your dentist will tell you that missing back teeth can have lots of\nconsequences, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Decrease in chewing efficiency <\/li><li>Migration and rotation of adjacent teeth to fill\nin the gap<\/li><li>Excessive wear and tear on remaining teeth <\/li><li>Deterioration of your jawbone from lack of stimulation\nby tooth roots <\/li><li>Dysfunction in your temporomandibular joints (TMJ)\nthat connect the lower jaw to the skull <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than Just Cosmetics <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing teeth, even back teeth, can actually have a profound\nimpact on your appearance, even if the tooth itself is not visible in your\nsmile. Lack of stimulation from your tooth roots can cause the jawbone to\nshrink from disuse in that area. It can also cause your facial muscles to sag. Together,\nthis can make your face appear more wrinkled, thus making you look\nsignificantly older than you actually are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know that replacing a missing tooth, even a molar, can\nseriously affect the way you look. So, how can you replace that tooth? Most\ndentists will tell you that dental implants are by far the best option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Dental Implants Can Help <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are the only solution to tooth loss that\nreplaces not just the visible part of the tooth (known as the crown), but the\nroot as well, or the part underneath the gumline. They are surgically inserted\ndirectly into the jawbone. Eventually the jawbone will grow around the implant\nuntil it\u2019s basically a part of your own anatomy. Your jawbone will remain strong\nand healthy for decades to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implants will also prevent your remaining teeth from shifting\nto try and fill in the gap left behind by your missing tooth. They essentially prevent\nevery problem listed above by replacing your missing tooth just about\nperfectly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re missing a back tooth, it can be tempting to not\nreplace it since it\u2019s not visible. However, it\u2019s well worth it to get a dental\nimplant to fill the gap in your mouth. The next time you\u2019re wondering \u201cshould I\nreplace a back tooth?\u201d know that the answer is yes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/meet-dr-howard.html\">Dr.\nNelson Y. Howard<\/a> is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry\nand has completed thousands of hours of continuing education in dental implant\ncourses. Implant dentistry is one of his areas of focus at his practice: Center\nfor Advanced Cosmetic &amp; Implant Dentistry in the cities of San Marcos and\nRancho Bernardo, CA. To schedule your free consultation for dental implants, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/contact-us.html\">click here to contact Dr. Howard\u2019s\noffice.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re missing a front tooth, you probably want to get it replaced as soon as possible, even if it\u2019s just for purely cosmetic reasons. Missing back teeth, or molars, are often not given as high a priority because they\u2019re not visible in your smile. 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