All too often an individual missing a tooth in the back of their mouth will have an out-of-sight, out-of-mind attitude. However, a missing tooth is more than just an aesthetic concern. Beyond the aesthetic concern, a missing tooth can have significant consequences that affect your overall oral health.
Think of a missing tooth as more than just a gap; it's a space that used to serve several critical functions, including:
Without that tooth in its place, neighbouring teeth can start to shift, creating gaps and increasing the risk of tooth decay, bone loss, and damage. The area becomes more susceptible to periodontal disease and other oral health issues.
To prevent bone loss and avoid the problems associated with a missing tooth, consider dental implants. A dental implant is a small prosthetic post surgically placed in your jawbone. This post acts as a replacement for the lost tooth's root, serving as a stable anchor. Once the post has fused with the bone, an artificial tooth is attached to fill the gap left by your missing tooth.
Dr. Anthony Bastone offers various types of dental implants to best suit your needs. We proudly serve Richmond Hill, Thornhill, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward restoring your smile and oral health!
Dental implants are small titanium posts that act as artificial tooth roots, surgically placed into the jawbone to replace one or more missing teeth.
Dental implants can help to replace missing teeth permanently while looking, feeling, and functioning natural and preserving your jawbone health.
Dental implants are a long-term treatment option for replacing missing teeth. With proper care, they can last between 10 and 20 years.
Although rare, possible complications from dental implants include bleeding, infection, numbness or injury to nearby muscles or the sinus cavity. A dental implant can be unsuccessful if the implant does not bond to the bone.
Always care for your implant like your natural teeth! Dental implants need to be kept clean using a toothbrush and floss. Our Richmond Hill dental team will show you the proper cleaning procedure for implants.
No, dental implants cannot get cavities. However, maintaining thorough dental care is essential to prevent other oral issues, such as gum infection.
Yes, you can replace multiple missing teeth with dental implants. A fixed bridge is used to anchor to implants.
You could be a good candidate for a dental procedure if you have good general health, healthy gums and sufficient bone in the jaw to anchor the implant
When a tooth is missing, it can become more difficult to chew food and speak clearly. There is also the risk of teeth shifting over time. If you are missing one or more teeth, you could consider dental implants to help the health, function and appearance of your smile.
You can schedule a consultation appointment at Bastone Dentistry online or by calling (905) 508-5568. Our Richmond Hill dental office is accepting new patients.
Summer Hours
| Mon | 11:00am - 6:30pm |
| Tue | 9:30am - 6:30pm |
| Wed | 9:30am - 3:00pm |
| Thu | 9:30am - 6:30pm |
| Fri | Closed |
