Teeth have an important job in addition to chewing and giving you a great smile. In fact, your teeth are essential to maintaining the normal structure of your face. If restorative steps aren’t taken when you lose a tooth, the part of the jaw bone that once held the tooth dissolves and the remaining teeth shift out of alignment.

When people are missing most or all of their teeth, the upper and lower jaw bones shrink in size, the gums recede and the space between the nose and chin decreases. Called “facial collapse,” this gives the mouth and cheeks a sunken look that adds years to a person’s appearance. Fortunately, advances in cosmetic dentistry make it possible to restore the mouth, typically using dental implants.

Talk to us today to find out more about how we can help you with your dental needs. Call us at 09-638 9574 to arrange an appointment today.

It usually takes a while before a plaque turns into a full blown decay and associated gum disease. We have created a flow chart to help you understand the progression from a simple plaque to gum disease below.

It’s said that prevention is better than cure, and regular visits to the dentist at least every six months will halt the progression of tooth decay and gum diseases. Call us today at 09-638 9574 for more information on how we can help you in this regard. Our team at Mt Eden Rd Dental are on hand to help you, 7 days a week.