June 12, 2015
Young children are used to teeth falling out. In fact, most young children get excited at the prospect of losing a tooth. Adults, on the other hand, rarely feel joy or anticipation over wriggly teeth. They typically feel dread, terror and perhaps even pain. Missing teeth not as adorable in adults, and can also affect other areas of your life. Suddenly your speech is altered, your ability to chew is compromised and bacteria are much more likely to get trapped in the crevices.
If you need to replace missing teeth, meet with Dr. Kevin Hogan for a consultation. He can help determine the correct course of action to fix your problem. You may be a good candidate for dental implants, which is a minimally invasive procedure that provides long-lasting, beautiful results.
It can be puzzling why some adults are prone to lose permanent teeth and others are not. Here are the top three reasons that adults tend to lose teeth:
Contact Us Today Recent advances in dental technology have made dental implants better than ever before. They last longer, are stronger and look more natural. Do not let missing teeth hold you back from a beautiful, confident smile. Learn more about dental implants in Mount Pleasant, SC by giving Dr. Hogan’s office a call today at (843) 639-5044.