Stamford Dental Arts

What Is Single Tooth Implant?
When you have a single missing tooth, you may not think it’s a big deal, especially if the missing tooth is in the back of your mouth. But your other teeth may move to fill in the space left by the missing tooth, which can mess up your bite.
As a result, you may not be able to chew or speak as effectively, and tooth movement can also lead to headaches or temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Call Stamford cosmetic dentistry to see if you qualify for a permanent, artificial replacement tooth.


Dental implants in Stamford come in many varieties. Each addresses missing teeth, but the right one for you depends on a number of factors, such as how many teeth you’re missing or how healthy your gums and bones are. A single tooth implant takes the place of a lost natural tooth and its accompanying root. The implant effectively replaces the tooth’s natural appearance and function.

But the implant has to be placed correctly to last a lifetime. In Stamford, CT, the dentists at dental practice in Stamford have the experience and technology to prepare and place your single tooth implant properly. The procedure requires a careful evaluation to make sure you have enough bone to support the implant. The procedure itself can be painless, thanks to sedation dentistry.

Causes and Consequences of a Missing Tooth

Single tooth loss can happen from an accident, such as trauma from a fall, or from illness, such as gum disease. You may need to have a damaged tooth pulled. Occasionally, a missing tooth is due to a genetic condition. While you may be tempted to not fill the space the tooth occupied, especially if it’s out of sight at the back of your mouth, a missing tooth can have costly, long-term repercussions.

When you have a missing tooth, it creates a cavalcade of consequences. Not all may affect you, but the longer you go with that missing tooth, the more likely you’ll need a procedure to fix a related problem, such as:

  • Loss of bone. Your tooth and tooth root stimulate your jaw to continue producing healthy bone tissue to replace bone cells that die and are sloughed off. Without the root to send those signals, your upper or lower jaw gradually lose bone density.

  • Tooth shift. Your teeth naturally gravitate to fill in the space left by your missing tooth, resulting in an irregular bite. Without the missing tooth taking up that space, your remaining teeth shift. If they move far enough, it compromises your bite, causing uneven wear and tear. You may develop headaches, muscle soreness or sensitivity. You may also require TMJ treatment in Stamford.

  • Difficulty chewing and swallowing. A missing tooth may force you to shift your food to other teeth to chew it properly. Concentrating harder foods in one area results in excessive wear on those teeth. If you end up needing dental crowns, you’re looking at a larger dental bill.

  • Speech concerns. Depending on the location of the missing tooth, certain words may be harder to pronounce. A missing tooth may cause you to slur your words.

  • Facial shape. Too many missing teeth cause your face to appear shrunken as your cheeks collapse into the space previously occupied by your teeth. The result is a much older appearance.

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Stamford Dental Arts
44 Strawberry Hill Ave, Suite 1,
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 504-8745
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Ridgeway | Strawberry Hill | Glenbrook | East Side Of Stamford | Downtown
06905 | 06902 | 06906 | 06901, 06905

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Monday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: CLOSED

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