Losing molars not only affects chewing food but also makes you feel self-conscious when smiling and talking. Therefore, when you lose teeth, you need to go to the dentist immediately to replace them as soon as possible. Losing molars can also cause other problems. What method of tooth restoration is used and how much does it cost? Let’s find out!
What are molars? The role of molars?
What are molars?
Molars, also known as large molars, are located at the 6th and 7th teeth on the jaw. These teeth begin to grow when we are 6-8 years old and only grow once, never being replaced by other real teeth like baby teeth.
The role of molars
Many people often confuse molars with wisdom teeth. However, these are two types of teeth in completely different positions and have separate roles. According to dental experts, wisdom teeth can be missing, but missing molars need to be fixed immediately to protect oral health. This is because:
Molars are located deep in the jaw and are subject to pressure when chewing food. This is an important tooth in crushing food during digestion.
Molars are closely related to the nervous system, so you should not pull them out on your own. Losing molars not only affects chewing function and aesthetics, but can also cause many other dental health problems in the future.
Because molars play an important role in the jaw, dentists often avoid interfering with or touching these teeth. That is also why we often call these teeth “molars”.
Is it okay to lose molars? What are the effects?
Because molars grow when we are young, they are susceptible to tooth decay if we do not take proper care of our teeth. Molars are linked to the nervous system, so they are easily damaged. Loss of molars also causes many serious problems such as:…
Decreased chewing function
Losing one molar will lead to a reduction of more than 70% of the chewing ability of the entire jaw. Therefore, people who lose this tooth often have to change chewing sides, leading to rapid wear of the molars at that position. If both molars are lost, the patient can transfer chewing force to other teeth, causing uneven chewing function.
In addition, if food is not thoroughly ground, it will affect the digestive system, causing the stomach to work harder and contract. Over time, this will certainly cause health problems such as gastritis, enteritis, etc.
Jaw bone loss, premature aging
When molars are lost for too long, the jaw bone at positions 6 and 7 will begin to gradually decrease. This weakens the bone system supporting the gums, causing sunken cheeks, sagging facial muscles, and an unbalanced bone frame, leading to rapid skin aging and a face that looks older than its actual age.
Loss of molars causes misaligned bite
In the area where the front teeth are missing, the surrounding teeth are often misaligned and tilted into that space. The opposite front teeth will protrude and grow longer, causing an imbalance with the other teeth.
Loss of facial aesthetics
Most people believe that losing molars will not affect the beauty of the face because they are only located inside the jaw. However, the reality shows that losing molars will affect your smile, making you feel less confident when communicating with others, having to restrain yourself when smiling or talking to avoid being detected.
Is it painful to replant a missing molar?
When replanting molars, the doctor will inject anesthesia before surgery to avoid pain. There may be a feeling of discomfort and pain after a few hours to a few days, but it is not significant because you can still endure it. This feeling will gradually decrease after 3 – 5 days.
If you do not feel any pain relief, you should immediately go to a reputable dental clinic to be examined by a doctor promptly.
What is the best method to restore a lost molar? How much does it cost?
Currently, Implant is the best method to restore molars because after the treatment, the patient will have a complete tooth that looks like a real tooth. You can learn more about this technology in the next section.
The Implant tooth root is made of Titanium and will be placed directly into the jawbone according to a previously determined ratio, ensuring a depth suitable for the neighboring teeth. This tooth root will quickly integrate with the jawbone to keep the denture stable.
Implant teeth can function like real teeth when chewing, bringing a feeling of comfort to the user. In addition, porcelain teeth are made from biological porcelain, do not turn black and do not cause allergies to the gums, ensuring the naturalness of the entire set of teeth.
Implant to restore lost molars costs from 14,990,000 VND/tooth – 39,000,000 VND/tooth, depending on the implant line you choose. At BIK International Dental Clinic, we always use genuine implant lines, along with a team of highly specialized doctors with many years of experience, to help you safely restore lost molars.
Losing molars has a big impact on our health. Therefore, you should consider getting dental implants immediately after losing teeth to ensure a comfortable life both physically and mentally. If you have any other questions, please contact hotline 19008015 for answers.
