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Implant treatment at Dentistry on 10 saves smiles in the Port Credit, ON area

Posted By: Dr. Rina M. Kotecha | Published On: Jun 12, 2019 | Dental Implants

Tooth loss in adulthood is an unexpected experience. There is an unspoken expectation of lifelong service of permanent teeth. The fact is, however, that millions of adults lose a tooth by the time they reach forty years of age. When tooth loss occurs, the clear message from health care providers is to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible. Aside from affecting the look of the smile, a lost tooth can also mean a decrease in oral function and an increased risk of dental problems. The number of issues that may occur as a result of tooth loss is matched or exceeded by the number of reasons to take advantage of implant treatment at Dentistry on 10 in the Port Credit, ON area.

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  • When we have all of our natural teeth, we can easily forget just how important chewing is. The effectiveness of chewing has a direct effect on the breakdown of various foods for proper digestion. If several teeth are missing, it may even become necessary to change eating habits due to the inability to chew certain foods.
  • In today’s society, it is important to look good. This is a fact whether we agree with it or not. When the smile is affected by missing teeth, the perception may be that we are unhealthy or even unmotivated. Worse, our sense of confidence may decrease significantly when we do not feel as though we can show our teeth when we speak or smile.
  • Our sense of confidence is intertwined with how we look, and our overall image, how we present ourselves, is partly based on how confident we feel. Satisfaction with the appearance of the smile can trump other physical features so it makes sense to address issues such as missing teeth in order to feel confident.
  • If a gap remains for too long, adjacent teeth may reposition and cause misalignment. As a result of misalignment or extra space in the mouth, oral bacteria that cause infection can accumulate in hard to reach places.
  • When a tooth and its root are no longer present, the underlying bone tissue receives no stimulation for retention. As such, there is a significant breakdown in the jawbone within the months that follow tooth loss. Dental implant treatment, which replaces missing roots, is the only way to ensure the bone continues to receive stimulation.

At Dentistry on 10, patients may choose to replace missing teeth with implants or with dental bridge work or dentures. In all cases, we strive to achieve the highest degree of comfort and long-term functionality. Learn more about treatment for tooth loss in a private consultation with Dr. Rina Kotecha.

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What issue did you have before you came here with your teeth? Before I came to see Doctor, there was a front tooth of mine which broke and that were two teeth put for me in front. Many years ago, in Tanzania and a slum. So, one day when I was eating something hard It broke so I had to come to doctor. I came and I showed Doctor and Doctor said this has to be removed. Once I remove this, we will have to put a bridge for you And I said Okay because without that two teeth in the front, I could not smile. I was looking terrible You know, so I said to doctor. Okay I’ll, I’ll, put a bridge, she said I’ll put fight for you and I said how much will it cost Doctor, and Doctor gave me the price and I told her OKAY. I have my son in Tanzania. I’m going to tell him about it, tell him about the price and see what he’s saying and asking should I do it here, Should I come to Tanzania and do it, and he told me no mum. I want you to do it with Doctor Rena. So go ahead. So, I came back and I told doctor I want to do it and she started working on me and one day I was called. That’s the day I was going to get my bridge. She told me you’ll have to have patience. You have to for three hours this work will take. I said Okay she handled me so well. The reason is I cannot lie flat on the bed, so I brought my pillow. I put my pillow and doctor worked and worked. Maybe Doctor was getting tired because you know they had to bend down, but she did it then she gave me a break after one and. 1/2 hour. I got up. I came out, had a walk, went back again, then she started again and after three hours she fixed the bridge and she said to me. Look, how do you look now? Oh God, I was shocked. I was shocked. I said doctor, look at my smile, it’s so good Now I don’t have to worry You know, so I can show Everybody, my teeth now like. That so that was it. And I’m so happy with Doctor Reena and I would recommend her to Anybody who ever wants to do a bridge Because she really handled me with care. I do not really know If I had gone some other dentist, if they would have had the patience, the patience she took with me was fantastic and I’m always thanking God for giving such a good doctor.


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Dr. Rina Kotecha is a graduate of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She possesses 19 years of expertise in the dentistry field specializing in general dentistry. She has further qualifications from the MGE Executive Training Program and Master Implant Training Program while holding certification in Soft Tissue Management Program by DenMat. She completed the Rondeau Seminars in Level I Orthodontics and she is an active member of the Ontario Dental Association and Ontario Dental Implant Network.