Your Mouth was Designed for ALL your Teeth
Once you realize the fact that your mouth was designed to hold all of your teeth, you will realize that a missing tooth is not just a cosmetic issue. Your mouth cannot function properly if it doesn’t have a tooth. That’s the reason that in the case of missing teeth, dental implants are extremely important not just for looking good but living your life with ease and comfort.
For your Health – Physical & Emotional
Missing teeth often means missing health and confidence. Absent or misplaced teeth in your mouth causes you to create an off bite, meaning you cannot close your jaw properly. You cannot bring back your original adult teeth once you lose them. To fill the space however, dental implants do an excellent job to make up for your missing teeth, restoring your beautiful smile and ability to chew your food properly.
Filling the Gaps, Properly
The empty space where your missing teeth used to be will eventually be filled, for better or for worse. It’s up to you what goes in the gaps left behind by your missing teeth. If you don’t do anything, the neighboring teeth will try and occupy the space by drifting and tilting sideways. This of course upsets the balance of your mouth and creates even more gaps. Bits of food will also collect in the spaces and everyone from teenagers to dental experts knows this means tooth decay and a whole lot of other oral problems. So what do you do? Using dental implants to fill the gaps is the smartest thing you can do. Any good dentist will tell you this if you are fortunate enough reach a reliable dental clinic.
Getting Dentals Implants will Cost You. Not getting them will Cost You Dearly
A quick visit to a good dental clinic will tell you if you need a dental implant. What you already know however, is that dental implants come with a not so modest price tag. Nonetheless, as any reliable dentist would tell you, not getting a dental implant when you need one will cost you a lot more. A stitch in time saves nine and this adage could not be truer in the world of dental care. Even delaying getting the dental implants will affect you. Be sure to get dental implants as soon you can after your dentist says you need them. If you avoid or even delay, your oral hygiene can very well take a nose dive and you can even end up losing more teeth. Visit an expert and reliable dentist, and then get those implants when you are told to.
Missing Teeth last a lifetime, so do Dental Implants
Always remember that missing teeth is beyond a cosmetic problem. If you don’t handle the situation, by getting dental implants for instance, the problem will have lasting and worsening effects on your life. Once you know the facts (we hope you do by this paragraph), it’s a no-brainer that dental implants are often the smartest way of not letting missing teeth affect your life.

It is hard to believe that this year is about to come to an end! As we all know, the last few months of this year will go extremely fast. The staff here at South Hill Dental Center would like to take this time to remind you about your yearly insurance benefits and help you utilize them correctly.

Each year, your insurance company allots you a certain dollar amount of coverage for your dental procedures that we offer here in our practice. Most insurance companies allow at least two exams and cleanings per calendar year, some insurance companies even allow three cleanings per calendar year.

We want to make sure that you take full advantage of any remaining benefits you and your family might have. Many times, you may be able to save money by completing your treatment before year’s end and avoid paying a new deductible next year, depending on your insurance and your treatment plan. As always, we are more than happy to assist you in putting together your treatment plan and maximizing your benefits.

We all realize how hectic family life can be, with the start of a new school year and our jobs. However, it is extremely important for us to take the time to take care of ourselves and our dental needs. We are always here to assist you in working with you and your insurance company to get you the best possible dental care and maximize your dental insurance to the fullest.

If you have any questions about how much actual coverage remains on your insurance, please call our office, so that we can check that for you. At this time, we can schedule you at the earliest available appointment to ensure you take full advantage of all the insurance you pay for.

As a reminder , our office is open Monday-Friday and Saturdays by appointment. We are always accepting new patients and referrals are welcomed.

Call Kelly or Suzanne at (253)845-3000 to schedule your next appointment. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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We look forward to seeing you at our Puyallup location, near the South Hill Mall. Contact us at 253-845-3000 to make an appointment today.