From Missing Tooth To Amazing Implant

It is a misconception that periodontists only take a look at the health of your gums and complete periodontal procedures. There is so much more that Dr. Rice and her team can do for your smile. If you are impacted by a missing tooth that you think cannot be fixed, take a look at your dental options.

Once one tooth is missing, it is more likely that other teeth will begin to shift into the position of the missing tooth causing jaw trouble and pain. You may also find that your other teeth begin to fall out as well. Gingivitis and periodontal disease impact the gums and can cause your teeth to become loose as the gum pocket is no longer healthy and begins to pull away from the tooth.

A dental implant can help to replace a missing tooth and you get all the benefits of your natural tooth. A dental implant looks and feels like a natural tooth. Prior to getting an implant it is important to discuss with Dr. Rice and her team not only your goals for your smile, but also to have a full evaluation on the health of your smile. Replacing one tooth can help restore your confidence, but if you are impacted with periodontal disease or gingivitis you will want to get the health of your entire smile back on track.

For more information, contact Dr. Denine Rice and her team today!

1 Missing Tooth Is Too Many

When you look in the mirror is there a hole in the back where your tooth used to be? Did you have a dentist extract it thinking one day you would get it fixed? If time has passed and you have still not taken the time to replace your missing tooth, now is the time. Periodontist Dr. Denine Rice, recommends getting your missing tooth fixed immediately in order to get your smile back on track. 

One missing tooth can cause major problems that you did not plan for. One missing tooth can allow an opportunity for your other teeth to shift into place. Once this shift begins to happen, your bite can be off. As your bite shifts, your jaw alignment becomes a problem. This can eventually lead to pain, and extreme problems with your bite. It can also cause gum disease.

The gums are exposed in that area allowing food to stick in between the teeth for a longer period of time. The longer that food is stuck between your teeth, the more opportunity that decay and other problems can set in.

For more information on missing teeth and options for you to fix your smile, contact Dr. Rice and her team today.

Crown Lengthening and How It Can Fix Your Smile

Crown lengthening can help to improve the look of your smile and can restore your smile to its natural healthy state. If your tooth has been negatively impacted and not enough of it is above the gum line to fix, crown lengthening can expose more of the tooth structure to allow the tooth to be restored.

If you are struggling with your smile and think that crown lengthening may help to fix your problem, you can contact Dr. Rice and her team. Once she has evaluated your smile and taken x-rays, you will be able to develop a plan in order to determine if crown lengthening is appropriate for you.

The length of time that crown lengthening takes depends on the number of teeth you have that need to be corrected. In order to expose more of the tooth, Dr. Rice may need to cut some of the area around the gum. Once the incisions have been made, sometimes sutures will be necessary, but generally your gums will be able to begin immediately to repair themselves.

For more information on crown lengthening and how to improve your smile, contact Dr. Denine Rice and her team today.