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Patients who receive tooth replacements like full-blown dentures undergo the many symptoms associated with tooth loss. If the signs have been tended to, patients usually recover. On the other hand, those who choose to carry on sans dental visits, lose their teeth. To avoid future tooth loss, your Mansfield, TX dentist, Dr. S. Blair Jones, talks about the signs that point to a decline in your oral health.

If These Apply to You, Dentures May Appear in Your Future

  • Skipping the dentist. Going to the dentist is one of the best ways to prevent tooth loss. The dentist not only completes a dental cleaning, he examines your mouth, too. Dr. Jones checks for tooth decay, symptoms of gum disease, even screens for oral cancer. However, those who choose to not visit a dentist may have one of those ailments and never know. Then, the issue only progresses until the disease advances too far. Instead, your Mansfield, TX dentist recommends completing bi-annual checkups for a clean bill of oral health.
  • Ignored gingivitis. When gums bleed easily, feel tender, and swell, you display signs of gingivitis, which is the earliest form of gum disease. Luckily, gingivitis is incredibly treatable, and if you get to dentist soon enough, he can eradicate its presence. Yet, if you choose to ignore the problem, gingivitis will eventually advance to periodontitis. With periodontitis comes tooth loss, which is where the dentures would come in.
  • Teeth and bite changes. A telltale sign of tooth loss is a change in the way your teeth fit. If your teeth become loose, your bite changes, or your teeth start to separate away from the gum line, your gums have already lost the ability to retain your teeth. Unless immediate treatment begins, you’re bound to suffer tooth loss.
  • Missing teeth. For patients who already have a few missing teeth, you’re more susceptible to future tooth loss. A lack of tooth roots weakens the integrity of the jaw from insufficient stimulation to the bone and surrounding tissues. Typically, a dentist recommends a tooth replacement option, such as a partial denture or dental implants.

Consult with Your Mansfield, TX Dentist about Dentures

If you would like more information about dentures, talk to Dr. Jones. He can tell you the reasons why many Americans experience tooth loss and how dentures can help. To schedule an appointment with our Mansfield, TX dental practice at (817) 259-1357. Also, visit our website to view services and learn more about our team. We proudly treat patients from Mansfield, South Arlington, Kennedale, Southeast Ft. Worth, Alvarado, Midlothian and neighboring areas.