Missing teeth are not only be detrimental to the aesthetic features of your face, but also impact your oral health. You have a variety of options to replace these missing teeth and at River Dental in Stratford, we can help you choose the best treatment option that meets your needs.
Causes of Missing Teeth
Many people have missing teeth for an array of reasons, some being: trauma, decay, or gum disease.
A knocked out tooth due can be re-placed back into it socket if it is still whole. During this type of dental emergency, it’s important to contact your dentist for the best steps to keep the tooth and yourself healthy.
A decayed tooth results from improper oral care at-home or neglecting to visit the dentist for essential cleanings and examinations. Patients may find that root canal treatment can save a tooth from extraction. However, if the decay is too severe, or root canal treatment has failed, extraction may be necessary.
Gum disease impacts the soft and hard tissues that support the tooth. With advanced periodontitis, the gums recede and the roots are exposed. This causes the teeth to loosen and eventually require extraction.
The Best Option for Tooth Replacement
Depending on the number of missing teeth in the smile, you have three main options: dental bridges, dentures and partials, or dental implants and restorations.
Dental Bridges – utilizing crowned neighboring teeth, a dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. This restoration can be made from tooth colored materials or porcelain-fused-to-metal. Whether you’re missing teeth in the posterior or anterior, dental bridges replace missing teeth.
Dentures and Partials – these removable prosthetics are perfect for patients with large segments of their smile missing, up to full arches of teeth. Dentures and partials are custom made, and restore your function and appearance.
Dental Implants – Considered the gold standard for missing teeth replacement, dental implants restore not just the tooth but the tooth root as well. Whether you’re missing one tooth to a full arch of teeth, this treatment option is versatile. Implant posts help restore bone tissue that has been lost due to missing teeth, improving overall jaw health. Dental implant restorations such as crowns, bridges, and dentures are custom-made, making for a permanent treatment to missing teeth.
Contact River Dental for more information about our teeth replacement options. We welcome all patients to our Stratford dental practice.