If you are experiencing tooth loss, you may notice that it has changed the way you chew, speak, and smile. These side effects can be frustrating and may change your quality of life. Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, offers several types of restorations that can replace your missing pearly whites so that you can have a complete smile again. Today, we are here to discuss these options and the differences between them.
Tooth loss can affect everyone differently. It can happen due to accidents, health conditions, genetics, and more. If you have lost several teeth in the same row, a dental bridge may be able to help you. This is a fixed prosthetic that can replace up to three teeth. It is held in place by crowns on the adjacent teeth. The crown can protect the supporting structures from becoming worn down. Dental crowns may also be used to repair a broken tooth as a way to prevent the need for extraction.
Another way to achieve a complete smile is with dentures. This prosthetic is what many people imagine when they think about tooth replacement options. They can be a full or partial set, depending on your needs. The full set can replace an entire arch of missing teeth, whereas a partial set replaces the missing structures but allows the existing one to remain in place. These help improve your ability to speak and chew. In many cases, they are removable so that you can clean and care for them. In the morning, they can be added back in place.
Your dentist will take measurements of your oral cavity to create a snug-fitting set of dentures that appear lifelike. It is important that you practice your oral hygiene even with dentures, as you need to keep your gums healthy even if you are missing an entire arch of dental structures.
Dental implants are a unique restorative option. Like a bridge or dentures, this can replace a missing dental structure. However, it can also replace the root of the tooth as well. The implant is secured in place with a metal post in your jawbone. The post and bone will fuse naturally to create a stable base to add a crown. As a result, you will have a secure and natural-appearing prosthetic tooth. This option improves your ability to chew and eat, as well as helps maintain your facial structure.
If you are interested in replacing your missing teeth or would like to learn more, talk to our team at Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, at 972-329-7645. We offer restorations, preventive care, and other services.
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