Your Options for Replacing Missing Teeth

There is nothing more concerning than suddenly losing a tooth, but fortunately, there are effective replacement options available to patients who are missing teeth. Whether you only need to replace a single tooth, a small section or an entire row of missing teeth, there are multiple options for you to consider.

Missing teeth replacement options

Everyone deserves a complete smile, and no one should have to live with missing teeth. By understanding your options and giving consideration to each one, you can determine the best method to restore the look, feel and function of your smile. The following are four common ways to replace missing teeth.

Dental implants

Dental implants are quickly becoming one of the most popular teeth replacement methods, and they provide patients with artificial teeth that feel just like the real thing. Dental implants consist of three parts: the implant, the abutment and the artificial tooth. The implant is the surgical post placed into the jawbone and serves as the root of the artificial tooth. The abutment is then placed on the implant, connecting the artificial tooth and the implant together. The only drawback to dental implants is that it does require a surgical procedure to place the implant, but it leaves patients with a long-lasting, often permanent solution to missing teeth.

Fixed bridges

A fixed bridge is an artificial tooth or multiple artificial teeth used to replace a gap of missing teeth. Perhaps most commonly, fixed bridges are attached to natural teeth adjacent to the missing teeth, but they can also be attached to dental implants as well. It is important for the patient to have healthy teeth that are not loose or at risk of falling out before a fixed bridge can be placed. Otherwise, fixed bridges require dental implants to replace the missing section.

Dentures

Dentures are a convenient, non-invasive way to replace missing teeth. Unlike dental implants, which attach to implants fused in the jawbone, dentures do not require surgery, and the artificial teeth rest upon and are supported by the gums. Dentures are often a good option for people who need most of their teeth replaced and are unwilling or unable to go through surgery for dental implants. While they are often used to replace all or many teeth, partial dentures are available for individuals who only need to replace a single missing tooth or a small section of missing teeth.

Talk to a dentist about replacing missing teeth

If you are missing teeth and want to learn more about the options available to replace them, then consult with us today and schedule a time to come in for an initial consultation. Everyone deserves a complete smile that they are proud of and feel comfortable showing off when in public, and we can help you achieve exactly that, guiding you through the entire missing teeth replacement process, from the initial oral examination to providing aftercare following successful treatment.

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