{"id":752,"date":"2019-03-21T20:11:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T20:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=752"},"modified":"2019-03-21T20:11:55","modified_gmt":"2019-03-21T20:11:55","slug":"why-tooth-replacement-in-norman-is-so-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/why-tooth-replacement-in-norman-is-so-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Tooth Replacement in Norman Is so Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gum-disease.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284\" width=\"200\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gum-disease.gif 304w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gum-disease-268x300.gif 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing wrong with\npinching pennies every now and then. Sometimes, however, what seems like a smart\nway to save money ends up costing us more in the end. This is certainly the\ncase when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/dental-implants.html\">tooth replacement in\nNorman<\/a>. Neglecting this important priority can lead to ongoing tooth loss\nand discomfort over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens When Teeth Go Missing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may remember a wooden\nblock game that was popular in the 80s and 90s. It consisted of a tower about a\nfoot tall made up of small wooden blocks. The object was to remove as many\nblocks as possible one at a time without making the tower collapse. This\nrequired considerable skill on the part of the players, since even a single\nmissing block weakened the entire structure.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your teeth are similar in many ways to that game. They\u2019re strongest when all of them are in place and doing their job. This changes as soon as one is lost. The others are subjected to unhealthy and unnatural strain. Over time this can cause problems like these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Misaligned teeth: <\/strong>the\nremaining teeth may begin to drift into the gap left behind by the missing tooth.\nThis can lead to aesthetic and practical problems for the patient.<\/li><li><strong>Cavities:<\/strong> teeth\nthat are out of place or unevenly spaced are harder to care for, making\nbrushing and flossing less effective. <\/li><li><strong>Tooth loss:<\/strong>\nthe gap created by a missing tooth can cause the remaining teeth to come loose\nas well. In some cases this causes widespread tooth loss requiring the use of a\ndenture or other extensive restorative treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Your Dentist in Norman Can Do about Missing Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, even a single\nmissing tooth is cause for concern. See your dentist in Norman right away if you\u2019re\nsuffering from this problem. He or she can treat the condition using one of the\nfollowing options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dental implants: <\/strong>these are currently the state-of-the-art in missing tooth replacement. A dental implant uses the strength of the underlying jawbone to give the restoration exceptional resilience. The restored tooth itself is both beautiful and practical.<\/li><li><strong>Crowns: <\/strong>sometimes it\u2019s possible to save the base of the infected tooth even though the natural crown must be removed. In such cases, your dentist may be able to put an artificial crown in its place. Crowns can last for over 10 years, sometimes as long as a lifetime.<\/li><li><strong>Bridgework: <\/strong>just as its name implies, a bridge spans the gap left by a missing tooth, covering the space in the patient\u2019s smile. Crowns are typically secured by healthy teeth on either side of the restoration, although dental implants are sometimes used instead.<\/li><li><strong>Dentures:<\/strong> these are available in both partial and full versions. A partial denture is used when the patient retains a significant number of healthy natural teeth. A full denture is used when an entire jaw, or arch, of teeth need restoration. Traditional adhesive dentures have helped millions of people to enjoy restored smiles and richer lives.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing teeth are a serious\nproblem that you should never ignore. Talk to your dentist about the\nrestoration options discussed in this post. It won\u2019t be long before you\u2019re\nlooking at the world with a bright new smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Bobby J. Carmen is a\nskilled general, cosmetic, and restorative dentist with both doctoral and\npostdoctoral training in the profession. He earned his DDS degree from the\nUniversity of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. He is also a member of the\nAmerican Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists. You\ncan reach his office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a>\nor by calling (405) 364-2200.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing wrong with pinching pennies every now and then. Sometimes, however, what seems like a smart way to save money ends up costing us more in the end. This is certainly the case when it comes to tooth replacement in Norman. 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