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Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease are the two most common dental problems in the United States. They are also both caused by harmful bacteria in plaque. While tooth decay is problematic in its own right, gum disease can have serious consequences for your oral and overall health. Consequences of Periodontal Disease Dental Consequences Of Periodontal Disease Tinton Falls, NJ Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease are the two most common dental problems in the United States. They are also both caused by harmful bacteria in plaque. While tooth decay is problematic in its own right, gum disease can have serious consequences for your oral and overall health. We here at Premier Periodontics and Implant Dentistry specialize in periodontal maintenance. If you suffer from periodontal disease, we can help stop the spread of infection before it leads to greater complications. If left untreated, periodontal disease can result in the severe consequences listed below. Gum Recession Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue retracts to a lower position on the tooth. This can leave the roots of your teeth exposed, resulting in some secondary issues. Exposed roots can cause severe sensitivity to hot and cold foods and beverages. It can also leave the roots more vulnerable to tooth decay. The leading cause of gum recession is periodontal disease. Mild gum recession may be treated and reversed with improved oral hygiene and a scaling and root planing (deep cleaning). Severe gum recession may require surgical intervention, such as a soft tissue graft. Gum recession should never be ignored because it is usually indicative of a larger problem like periodontal disease. Catching gum recession early can help us prevent other consequences of advanced periodontal disease. Bone Deterioration As periodontal disease progresses from gingivitis to periodontitis, the infection will spread to the gum tissues, connective ligaments, and even the underlying bone. This bone, known as the alveolar ridge, contains the sockets that keep our teeth in their proper position. A dense and rigid jawbone is an important part of maintaining a healthy and beautiful smile. The infection associated with periodontal disease will eventually cause the alveolar ridge to deteriorate. Bone deterioration is a serious problem that can threaten the life of a tooth. A deteriorated jawbone can also lead to a less youthful facial appearance. Luckily, we specialize in bone grafting to help restore a deteriorated jaw. A bone graft is often a necessary part of the dental implant process. During your initial consultation, Jeffrey N Zatzkin, DDS will be able to determine if a bone graft is right for you! Tooth Loss Because periodontal disease affects our supportive tissues, it can eventually cause the teeth to become loose. If left untreated, this deterioration can even result in tooth loss. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. If you lose a tooth due to periodontal disease, we typically recommend a dental implant. A dental implant is a small titanium screw that we surgically embed into the jawbone. As a periodontist, Jeffrey N Zatzkin, DDS is uniquely qualified to place dental implants. During a brief healing period the implant and your jawbone will fuse, causing the screw to mimic the root component of a prosthetic tooth. For this reason, an implant-supported restoration is the next best thing to a natural tooth. Implants are now the gold standard when it comes to tooth replacements! Schedule Your Appointment Do not neglect your periodontal health! Without the proper treatment, gum disease can wreak havoc on your oral and bodily health. Call (732) 747-1766 to schedule your appointment now!

Dentures are a long and tested way of replacing multiple missing teeth, especially if you have lost all of your teeth. Many people also prefer dentures because they are easily available, do not require invasive procedures (and thus offer faster teeth replacement), and are affordable. Dentures to Implant Bridge Why You Should Switch From Dentures To Implant Bridge Tinton Falls, NJ Dentures are a long and tested way of replacing multiple missing teeth, especially if you have lost all of your teeth. Many people also prefer dentures because they are easily available, do not require invasive procedures (and thus offer faster teeth replacement), and are affordable. However, standard dentures have several shortcomings, which makes them a less ideal solution in the long-run. This is why we, at Premier Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, offer alternative solutions to standard dentures, for example, implant bridges. Implant bridges (also known as implant-supported bridges) are comprised of dental bridges, which are permanently screwed into place using dental implants. The use of dental implants to support the bridges offers several benefits over the traditional denture systems. Below is a look at some of these benefits. Increased Comfort With An Implant Bridge One of the many shortcomings of denture is comfort - or lack thereof. Dentures are especially uncomfortable at the initial stage (immediately after getting them) because they sit on your gums – something you are not used to. Dentures are also uncomfortable due to ill-fitting, which can happen if your dentures are not custom made, or after your jawbone starts to deteriorate. Switching from dentures to implant bridges helps to solve all of these issues. This is because the implant bridge uses the dental implants for support - as opposed to your gum. The bridge is also permanently held in place and thus does not cause discomfort by moving around in your mouth. Full Mouth Functionality Dentures can replace your teeth, but they do not restore full mouth functioning. Since dentures use your gums (and adhesives) for support, it is common to experience problems when you are biting food, chewing, and talking. Dental implants, however, use the anchored dental implants for support, which provides adequate support to perform all of these mouth functions. Therefore, with an implant bridge, you do not have to worry about diet limitations or speech problems. Jawbone Stimulation Preventing Atrophy Wearing dentures for a long time results in serious jawbone loss. This is because dentures are unable to stimulate the jawbone, which results in bone loss. The dental implants used in implant bridges, however, offer stimulation to the jawbone, which helps to regenerate it, thus preventing atrophy. Cosmetic Improvements Of An Implant Bridge While dentures can help to improve your appearance (after multiple tooth loss), you can still experience some cosmetic problems while wearing them. For starters, dentures might not fully resemble your natural appearance. Since they are removable, they can also fall off when you are in public, causing you embarrassment. Lastly, your facial appearance will start to change once the jawbones start to deteriorate from wearing dentures. Implant-supported bridges can help you to fix these aesthetic issues, thus giving you a great smile. Since they are custom designed and made, and permanently fixed on your jawbone, they exhibit a more natural appearance, which does wonders to your smile. They also help to maintain your facial appearance by preventing jawbone loss. At Premier Periodontics and Implant Dentistry we are committed to providing you a long-lasting smile by helping you switch from dentures to implant bridge. Call us today at (732) 747-1766 to schedule an appointment.