Missing a single tooth in an otherwise healthy mouth can range from mildly irritating to a significant blot to one’s self-esteem. Below we’ll look at five excellent reasons to visit our offices and to get that missing tooth replaced with a quality dental implant.
The main reason that individuals get missing teeth replaced is simple: they’re tired of seeing the ‘gap’. While cosmetic reasons are good enough on their own, don’t forget that teeth play critically important functional roles in your body’s health as well. If you’ve grown tired of seeing a gap where a tooth used to reside, don’t worry… it takes just one phone call to the Lorton Oral Surgery at (703) 436-4633 to get your initial appointment booked.
While you might imagine that a missing tooth is an isolated issue that won’t cause trouble, this isn’t always the case. If your tooth is completely missing you may find that gums around that area are more prone to infection; if bacteria take hold in the area this can begin to affect nearby teeth as well. If you are missing a tooth and you see discoloration around the socket or are noticing more bleeding from that area than normal, we recommend that you book an appointment with us as soon as possible.
Dental procedures are not without cost and for those who are lacking adequate insurance, it may seem like a good reason to delay a tooth replacement. However, once your budget can tolerate it – or you have an insurance plan that includes this type of treatment – it’s worth having that missing tooth replaced. If you’re in Lorton, Springfield or the surrounding area, give us a call and we can lend some advice on covering the cost of a dental implant and how your insurance may cover it.
Delivering the keynote speech at an upcoming conference? Running for the local politics? Whatever the big event might be, if you’re going to be gazed upon by hundreds you’re going to need all the confidence you can muster. A tooth replacement – especially via dental implant – is a relatively-easy procedure with a quick recovery period. You will, however, want to get in as early as possible to ensure adequate time for any pre-work.
Congratulations! In all seriousness though, a missing tooth is a cosmetic feature that can limit your career opportunities in fields where your face and smile are highly visible. If you’ve decided that your career goals involve the bright lights, the runway or the silver screen, you may want to book an appointment so our team can show you how a dental implant will easily fill the gap.
There’s no shortage of good reasons to replace a missing tooth; the above are just a few. When you’re ready to discuss a replacement tooth or dental implant, call the Lorton Oral Surgery team at (703) 436-4633 and we’ll get the process started. We look forward to seeing that smile!
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