When you’re experiencing tooth loss, you feel that you are already dealing with enough! However, you may discover that whether or not you have replaced your missing teeth, headaches accompany this concern. Why is this happening, you wonder? What to do about it? Your oral surgeon can explain, so you better understand what’s going on and how we can help you resolve the issue.
The Problem With Missing Teeth
The problem with missing teeth is that the teeth that previously stood in the now open spaces contributed to your overall bite balance (or the way teeth fit together). Once they are gone, your smile essentially loses its balance, explains your oral surgeon. The way you relied on your smile to chew, to rest, to talk, etc. changes and you may find that you’re having to come up with new positions for teeth and jaws for function and comfort. You may exhaust and overwork certain muscles and your TMJs, which can ultimately lead to headaches and additional discomfort.
Poorly Balanced Prosthetics And Discomfort
Perhaps you have prosthetics in place, such as a dental bridge, but it doesn’t feel like it fits with other teeth. This is an additional problem, which causes an imbalanced and, you guessed it, everything we just explained regarding open spaces.
The Dental Implant Factor!
If you know anything about dental implants, you are aware that it’s a very precise business! We don’t just toss them in any old place and then top them with crowns or other restorations. Instead, we take advanced measures to align these artificial roots and tooth replacements within your smile to promote a comfortable, accurate balance. Interested in replacing missing teeth (or replacing current prosthetics) this way? It can certainly help guide you toward a comfortable smile, rather than one causing headaches, explains your oral surgeon.
Talk With Us About Headaches And Solutions
If you suffer from tooth loss, speak with your oral surgeon about solutions for replacing teeth with our team! Schedule the time you need in Rohnert Park, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-584-1630 to schedule your visit today.
