{"id":153,"date":"2019-07-01T20:07:15","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T20:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/blog\/?p=153"},"modified":"2023-08-22T17:44:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T17:44:42","slug":"true-false-can-dentist-replace-molars-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/01\/true-false-can-dentist-replace-molars-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"True or False? Your Dentist Can Replace Molars with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"Every tooth in your mouth serves a purpose. Whether it is to chew, bite, tear, or cut, you need your teeth in order to maintain good oral health and effectively perform day-to-day tasks. When a tooth falls out or is extracted, it reduces your mouth\u2019s full functionality and can cause a wide range of dental problems. From the visible front teeth to those situated in the back of your mouth, missing teeth spell trouble. If you\u2019ve considered dental implants as a viable restorative method but are unsure if they replace molars<\/a>, read on to find out what a dentist has to say on the topic.\n\n\n

The Importance of Molars<\/h2>\nWhen cavemen and cavewomen existed, the teeth furthest back in your mouth known as the third molars, had an explicit purpose, which was to tear and chew through coarse food. These particular teeth virtually serve no purpose today and are often removed during a process called \u201cwisdom tooth extraction.\u201d Humans no longer eat the same coarse foods as their caveman ancestors, and over time, the jaw has shrunk, leaving no real room for these teeth.\n\nHowever, just because these third molars aren\u2019t necessary doesn\u2019t the rest of your molars should be removed. In fact, without them, you would have difficulty chewing many of the foods you love to eat. Their hard, flat surface help to break down the foods you consume, much like wisdom teeth once did.\n\nWhether you need a molar extracted or one falls out, it is imperative that you replace it. Why? Here are a few reasons:\n