{"id":285,"date":"2021-02-02T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T13:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/?p=285"},"modified":"2021-03-12T17:11:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T17:11:32","slug":"should-you-replace-a-missing-back-tooth-with-an-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/should-you-replace-a-missing-back-tooth-with-an-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Replace A Missing Back Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"3D drawing of a mouth with a dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture1.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re eating your favorite candy when suddenly, you feel the slightly wobbly, decaying molar that\u2019s been giving you trouble come out of its socket! First, panic may set in, but once it\u2019s subsided, your next thought may be whether you should even bother to replace it. No one will see it, right? What would be the point? Keep reading to see if there is a reason you should replace your missing back tooth or if it\u2019s ok to leave it empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Happen if It Isn\u2019t Replaced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be very tempting to not to replace your missing tooth with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/dental-implants.html\">implant<\/a>, especially when the space is hidden. But not replacing missing teeth, even in the back of your mouth, can result in permanent damage to your smile. The teeth that surround your newly missing molar begin to shift, due to lack of support, and cause your bite to become uneven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Best Replacement Options?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing your missing tooth can seem like it could really be the start of a huge problem, but it isn\u2019t as big of an issue as you may be imagining. While an implant is likely the best way to restore your full smile. Why? Because it is implanted into your jawbone, which helps to support your surrounding teeth and prevent bone deterioration. It also returns your ability to eat properly. If you\u2019d rather not get an implant, another option is to get a partial denture. This prosthetic is a removable dental appliance that is held in place with clasps that clip around the surrounding teeth. They also look very natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing teeth is not only a problem you can have as a child. Studies show that gum disease, decay or dental trauma typically causes the average American adult to lose 12 teeth by age 50. Replacing a missing tooth in the back of your mouth is important to your dental structure. The longer you wait to correct it, the more costly your problem can become. Your best bet is to make a visit to your dentist as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Michael Byars offers every patient who enters his doors personalized, comprehensive dental care in a comfortable environment. In addition to helping patients achieve the healthy smiles they deserve; his goal is to develop long-lasting relationships with them. Dr. Byars achieved his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He followed this education with the completion of a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency with a focus on implant dentistry and restorative care. This skill set makes him one of very few dentists in Kansas City with residency training in complex restorative treatments. If you\u2019re ready to restore your smile, contact the office at (816) 781-8222 or visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">website<\/a> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re eating your favorite candy when suddenly, you feel the slightly wobbly, decaying molar that\u2019s been giving you trouble come out of its socket! First, panic may set in, but once it\u2019s subsided, your next thought may be whether you should even bother to replace it. No one will see it, right? 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