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Why You Should Replace Missing Teeth

When a toddler loses a tooth, we celebrate the big event with a visit from the tooth fairy. But losing a tooth as an adult is not a reason for celebration. In fact, tooth loss can affect your oral health and quality of life in ways you can’t imagine.

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Quick Facts From Dr. McCoy

  • Without treatment, tooth loss can severely impact your health
  • Dental implants are a natural-looking replacement for missing teeth
  • Unlike other treatment options, dental implants protect your long-term oral health
  • Visit Progressive Dentistry, Sleep & Wellness for comfortable and effective implant care

Dental Implants Can Protect Your Oral Health

If you lose a front tooth, your biggest concern is probably aesthetics, which can motivate you to replace the tooth with a treatment such as dental implants. However, an open space in the back of your mouth may not seem like much of a priority since most people will never notice it.

The truth is that gaps in your smile affect more than just your appearance. Tooth replacement is also necessary to restore functionality and protect the health of your remaining teeth. That’s why Dr. McCoy recommends dental implants, the only solution for missing teeth that improves your oral health in addition to enhancing your smile.

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3 Reasons to Replace Missing Teeth

  1. Protect your remaining teeth – Each of your teeth has a job to do and they’re designed to work smoothly together when you chew. Losing the function of even one tooth puts additional stress on surrounding teeth that were never meant to handle the extra load. Not replacing a lost tooth can lead to a misaligned bite, which in turn causes premature dental wear, jaw pain, and even TMJ disorders.
  2. Maintain a healthy jawbone – The roots of your teeth help stimulate healthy bone regeneration in your jaw. However, if a tooth and its root are lost, the bone starts to deteriorate and can ultimately lead to the loss of neighboring teeth.
  3. Restore lost function – Just one lost tooth can impact your ability to chew, forcing you to miss out on nutritious foods like steak and vegetables.

Visit Dr. McCoy for Dental Implants

At Progressive Dentistry, Sleep & Wellness, Dr. McCoy and our team offer state-of-the-art dental implants to restore your smile. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. McCoy can throughly examine your teeth and help you determine if implants are the best option for you.

Please call our office in Glen Mills to arrange a complimentary consultation with Dr. McCoy and learn more about your options.

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Dr. Robert McCoy

Meet Glen Mills Sleep Apnea Specialist

Practicing in Glen Mills for over 40 years, Dr. McCoy’s unique approach to dentistry goes beyond the mouth to consider the effects of our overall wellbeing on our dental health. This includes the effects of sleep apnea on our ability to breathe and our oral health. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. McCoy will find an ideal solution to relieve your sleep apnea symptoms and protect your long-term health.

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