{"id":60,"date":"2022-10-21T11:52:11","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T11:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newusmiles.com\/blog\/?p=60"},"modified":"2022-11-28T23:19:46","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T23:19:46","slug":"absolutely-replace-missing-back-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newusmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/21\/absolutely-replace-missing-back-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Absolutely Replace a Missing Back Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newusmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_434517755__1636120527_81619-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dentist placing crown on dental implant model\" class=\"wp-image-61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newusmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_434517755__1636120527_81619-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.newusmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_434517755__1636120527_81619-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newusmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_434517755__1636120527_81619.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An estimated 170 million adults in the United States are missing at least one permanent tooth. If you\u2019re part of this statistic, then you\u2019re all too familiar with the difficulties that come from tooth loss, like lower confidence in your smile. But what about if you\u2019re missing a back tooth? Also called molars, the teeth toward the back of your mouth might not be visible when you grin, but they still need to be replaced once they\u2019re lost. Here\u2019s why you should definitely replace a missing back tooth and why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newusmiles.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> are the best available solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Risks of Not Replacing a Missing Back Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people are understandably in more of a rush to replace a lost front tooth than a molar. However, even though you can\u2019t always see the molars, every single tooth serves a vital purpose in your oral health as a whole. If even one molar goes missing, a whole host of problems could ensue, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Difficulty chewing, which may limit your food choices and even lead to nutritional deficiencies.<\/li><li>Wearing down of the remaining teeth, as they have to bear the brunt of the chewing force that the now-missing teeth used to face.<\/li><li>Misaligned bite due to the adjacent teeth naturally drifting in an attempt to fill the empty space.<\/li><li>Chronic teeth grinding or even TMJ disorder as a result of bite misalignment.<\/li><li>Jawbone loss, which can cause the facial muscles to lose support and make you look older than you really are.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Dental Implants Are the Best Choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to replacing lost teeth anywhere in the mouth, dental implants are by far the closest thing to having your original pearly whites back. In addition to bringing back the visible parts of the teeth, they also recreate the roots with titanium posts that are embedded in the jawbone. Because of their comprehensive structure, dental implants come with all sorts of benefits that other tooth replacements don\u2019t, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Unmatched stability<\/strong> \u2013 The implant posts are made from biocompatible titanium, meaning the jawbone grows just as attached to them as it was to your natural tooth roots. So, you\u2019ll never have to worry about your new teeth slipping around like you would with dentures.<\/li><li><strong>Lasting results<\/strong> \u2013 Their strong foundation in the jawbone makes dental implants capable of lasting for 30+ years on average.<\/li><li><strong>Easy maintenance<\/strong> \u2013 To help dental implants last, you\u2019ll just need to brush and floss them like natural teeth (and visit your dentist for six-month checkups).<\/li><li><strong>Younger appearance <\/strong>\u2013 By stimulating the jawbone, dental implants prevent the facial collapse that causes people to look older following tooth loss.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your missing tooth is in the front or the back of your mouth, replacing it with a dental implant is the best option for most patients. Take the first step toward regaining a complete, healthy smile by calling your dentist today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newusmiles.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Mark R. Guillory<\/a> is a highly trained implant dentist in Cleveland, TX with more than 20 years of experience. At New U Dentures &amp; Implants, he focuses on helping patients enjoy full smiles again after tooth loss. To that end, he\u2019s proud to offer state-of-the-art dental implants and perform every step of the treatment process himself for a convenient and affordable experience. If you\u2019d like to replace your missing back tooth, explore your options by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newusmiles.com\/contact.html\">calling<\/a> Dr. Guillory at (281) 592-6398.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An estimated 170 million adults in the United States are missing at least one permanent tooth. If you\u2019re part of this statistic, then you\u2019re all too familiar with the difficulties that come from tooth loss, like lower confidence in your smile. But what about if you\u2019re missing a back tooth? Also called molars, the teeth [&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 v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why You Should Absolutely Replace a Missing Back Tooth<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you need to replace a missing back tooth that no one can see? Yes! 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