Moving Forward After Tooth Loss

Moving Forward After Tooth Loss sheridan wyIt’s tough to live without your teeth, even if it’s just one of them. But when this happens, remember that there are oral health professionals out there who make it their entire job to help people in situations just like yours. The specialized field of dentistry related to replacing teeth is called prosthodontics, and there are a few different ways to do it. One exciting path is dental implant placement; if you’ve been thinking about it, let’s talk.

Dr. Justin Coon and Dr. Cody Coon at Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY help people just like you. Our office has been designed to maintain and improve oral health, and a missing tooth is a good a reason as any to speak with a dental provider who knows their stuff. Losing a vital piece of your smile can put it at increased risk of additional loss, so when you’re ready to move forward, see if a dental implant solution works for you. Schedule your next biannual checkup, and while you’re here, we can talk about it.

Your smile’s been there for you. When you lose one or more of your teeth, talk to Dr. Justin Coon, DDS and Dr. Cody Coon, DDS at Grinnell Street Dental.

Tooth Loss Can Be A Sign Of More To Come

When you lose a tooth, it’s time to tell your dentist about it. You see, not only can that gap be tough to explain to friends and coworkers, it can also increase the risk of additional tooth loss. Our teeth just need real structural support to be able to chew tough things, and a healthy smile depends on balance to stay safe.

Our office is here to help when it happens. Schedule an examination so we can identify the cause of your tooth loss to help you address what’s going on. Then, we can have a talk together about your next steps.

Dental Implants Offer A Strong Connection

Ceramicists have been able to craft quality restorations for quite some time. One of the issues has historically been that it’s tough to attach them once a tooth has been lost. But with dental implants, there’s another way forward.

A dental implant is a small, threaded titanium post that an oral health professional places into the bone tissue of the jaw. As you heal around the implant post, it creates a sturdy connection. Implants are becoming a big part of smile success stories!

Learn More With Grinnell Street Dental

Losing a tooth does not have the be the end of your oral health story. To find out more about dental implants, call Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY at (307) 672-7567.