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Missing Back Teeth

Why do I need to replace a missing back tooth?

Chain reaction

A missing back tooth can start a chain reaction over years that in extreme cases could lead to the loss of more teeth. Back teeth (molars) are chewing teeth.

Further tooth movement

Back teeth keep growing (erupt) and tilt and drift towards the front of the mouth if there’s a gap. If one tooth is missing, the opposing tooth moves into its place, teeth further back tilt and drift to where the opposing tooth was and so on

Inflammation

Tilted teeth soon develop gum pockets along their front root. Gum pockets are abnormal deep, narrow spaces that form between the gums and the root surface. These pockets trap food debris and bacteria. They are very difficult to clean and are, therefore, constantly inflamed.

Possibility of more tooth loss

In this hostile environment of plaque, gum and periodontal diseases, decay will soon follow, especially on the exposed roots of the over erupted teeth. Unchecked decay allows bacteria to enter the pulps (nerves) of teeth. This will lead to abscesses, which combined with the looseness of the teeth (mobility), will mean the only solution is to extract the teeth.

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  • After my first visit today I can only say how pleased I am to have chosen El Nashar for my dental care. The staff who greeted me in reception were very welcoming and helpful and Chris was very thorough with my initial examination and explained everything in great detail to me. I really feel that I’m going to be very well looked after here and I’m looking forward to my next visit now to see the hygienist. Update…..I’ve now seen Terri my hygienist and she was amazing! Made me feel very relaxed and welcome. She explained my oral health results to me in great detail, answered any questions I had and informed me of how I can improve my oral hygiene myself with cleaning methods etc. I can’t rate my experience with Terri highly enough and I’m confident that I’m in the most competent and able hands with her for the coming years! Many thanks again to Terri and all the lovely staff at the practice.

    Andy Hayman - See Google Reviews

  • My recent visit to El-Nashar to visit Chris Roberts, Dentist and Terry Weir, Hygienist were as usual 100% fully professional and approachable and willing to discuss issues and options etc. Thanks also to all the receptionist staff who couldn't be more helpful. Plus a nice free coffee machine to boot and reasonable free local parking nearby makes the service both easy to attend and relatively painless to endure!! Joking, no pain so far. Top Marks! Andrew Walker

    Andrew Walker - See Google Reviews

  • Best dentist in the area! We joined over 10 years ago and they cured my fear of the dentist! All staff are so friendly, everyone is so welcoming and always smiling! Andrew our dentist is brilliant, explains everything he’s doing, what he’s looking for and is so great with the children (my two actually love going to the dentist!) the nurse was also amazing, so lovely with the children and made us all feel at ease. We also had Sian as our hygienist today and she was so lovely, explained everything and made sure I was comfortable. Great experience, highly recommend😊

    Zoe Tennet - See Google Reviews


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