You may wonder what causes adults to require bridges or even full dentures. The truth is that many adults will eventually experience gum disease or tooth decay, resulting in the loss of teeth.  Another less common reason? Trauma from a fall.

Many adults today remain active throughout their lives. They play football and soccer, ski and snowboard down slopes, surf the waves, and scramble over obstacles on foot or the back of a motorcycle. MMA fighting anyone?

It only takes one bad fall to crack teeth or even knock them out entirely. A cracked or chipped tooth can usually be fixed with a veneer. If you lose several teeth as the result of a fall, you will likely need a bridge. Consult your family dentist or a cosmetic dentistry specialist to discuss your tooth replacement options.