{"id":83,"date":"2023-04-30T18:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-30T18:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/blog\/?p=83"},"modified":"2023-05-31T18:47:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T18:47:39","slug":"dont-wait-to-replace-your-missing-molar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/30\/dont-wait-to-replace-your-missing-molar\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Replace a Missing Back Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dental-implant-8-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Molar and dental implant\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dental-implant-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dental-implant-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dental-implant-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dental-implant-8.jpg 1216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Teeth should last for a lifetime, but that&#8217;s not a reality for many Americans. If you&#8217;ve lost a tooth in the back of your mouth, it&#8217;s easy to ignore because it&#8217;s difficult to see. Although it may not be visible when smiling, a missing molar can have significant complications for your oral health and quality of life. Here&#8217;s why you shouldn&#8217;t wait to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/dental-implants.html\">replace your lost tooth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complications of Tooth Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A missing tooth is more than a cosmetic problem. Each tooth is important for a healthy, functional smile. Losing even one will cause your jaw to shrink. You can lose 25% of its density within the first year of missing a tooth, which will continue to deteriorate as time passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As your bone weakens, any remaining teeth will lose support, causing them to drift from position. You&#8217;ll have an increased risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and many other preventable issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention, your facial shape will change, as well as your ability to eat certain foods, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The longer you wait to replace a tooth, the more damage that will be done to your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in a Dental Implant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 500,000 people are choosing dental implants to replace missing teeth and for good reasons. A dental implant is unlike any other treatment because it mimics both the root and the crown, providing the next best thing to your natural tooth. Dental implants are a perfect choice to treat lost molars because they provide exceptional benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Looks and Feels Natural:<\/strong> The implant post is hidden below your gum tissue to support a customized restoration that looks like a real tooth. It will have the support of your jawbone to regain 70% of your natural biting force.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preserves Your Jawbone:<\/strong> As the only method to replace the root, a dental implant can stop bone loss in your jaw. It stimulates bone growth, allowing your jaw to fuse to the implant through a process called osseointegration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-Lasting Solution:<\/strong> Dental implants have over a 30-year life expectancy with the right aftercare, like brushing and flossing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduces Dental Expenses:<\/strong> Keeping your jaw healthy stops common issues caused by missing teeth, so you&#8217;re less likely to need expensive procedures down the road. Not to mention, dental implants last for decades. You&#8217;ll never have to budget for replacements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proven Results:<\/strong> Dental implants have over a 95% success rate. They are the most effective solution for treating lost teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t settle for less than the best. Restore a complete, functional smile using the most reliable method for treating tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Gwen Hooks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/gwen-hooks-dds.html\">Dr. Hooks<\/a> earned her dental degree at the Virginia Commonwealth University Dental School and has regularly pursued advanced education in many specialties, like dental implants. She is a proud member of the American Dental Association and the Virginia Dental Association. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">Request an appointment<\/a> through our website or call (540) 296-2825.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teeth should last for a lifetime, but that&#8217;s not a reality for many Americans. If you&#8217;ve lost a tooth in the back of your mouth, it&#8217;s easy to ignore because it&#8217;s difficult to see. Although it may not be visible when smiling, a missing molar can have significant complications for your oral health and quality [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Don&#039;t Wait to Replace Your Missing Molar<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Although a missing molar is hidden in the back of your mouth, here\u2019s why you shouldn\u2019t wait to replace your lost tooth.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksviewdental.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/30\/dont-wait-to-replace-your-missing-molar\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" 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