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People who are missing one or more of their natural teeth face a variety of problems.  Aside from the obvious aesthetic issues associated with having gaps in a smile, which can be the source of great self-consciousness for many people, missing teeth can pose serious oral health problems.  Over time, the structure that underlies the space once occupied by a tooth will begin to erode, almost as though the gum and jawbone, realizing that it no longer serves any useful purpose, make a conscious decision to retire.  The teeth surrounding a gap respond by shifting out of their ideal position toward the empty space.  As a result, the bite weakens, and the face, no longer fully supported by healthy bone and gum, begins to sag and become sunken. Functional Benefits of Dental Implants Dental implants provide the most stable and durable solution to these oral health problems.  By replacing the natural tooth root with a strong titanium post, dental implants "trick" the bone and gum into returnin