Missing Teeth can severely affect how a person feels about themselves.  Many people hide their laughter and smile for fear of showing missing teeth.

It is a well known fact of psychology that when people are introduced the first thing they notice is the other person’s eyes.

The second thing they notice is their teeth.

The loss of multiple teeth can cause a face to collapse, creating a sunken-in, prematurely aged look.

Common emotional effects of missing teeth include:

• Lower self confidence
• Bereavement
• Dislike of one’s appearance
• An inability to talk about the subject
• Altered social behavior which can be disabling when trying to form intimate relationships

Two quick facts on missing teeth:

1. 10.5% of adults are edentulous (missing all their teeth).
2. The average adult is missing 7 teeth.  This doesn’t include the wisdom teeth.

There is no reason for anyone to live with the stigma of missing teeth.  The costs are too high.  Dr. Eric Meeker offers three ways to replace missing teeth.

1. Dental Implants
2. Fixed Bridges
3. Partial and Complete Dentures

If you are suffering from missing teeth, and you live in Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares, Leesburg or the Lake County area, call Dr. Eric Meeker today to schedule an appointment to start planning your new and improved smile.

Last Updated on Sunday, August 1, 2010 02:49 PM