Missing teeth can affect your smile and cause trouble for you when you chew or speak. Replacing those missing teeth can give you a beautiful smile and allow you to talk and eat with ease. Since there are multiple tooth replacement options available, knowing which one is best for you can be tough. Keep the following in mind when you visit our Belleville dentist to go over options for replacing your teeth.
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide a long-lasting way to replace missing teeth. These implants are made up of posts that go inside your jawbone and a connecting piece that holds your artificial teeth in place. Dental implants are not removable and are helpful in stopping your teeth from shifting out of position. Having these implants in place can also help prevent bone loss when you have missing teeth.
Dental implants might be a good option for you if you have healthy gums and enough bone tissue available to hold implant posts in place. If you don’t have enough bone tissue, you might be able to have bone grafts done before getting dental implants.
Bridges
Dental bridges can replace missing teeth using a bridge that is attached to surrounding teeth on both sides. Dentists replace missing teeth with artificial ones that are part of a bridge. Both ends of the bridge are secured to your natural teeth. In order to do this, dentists need to remove part of these natural teeth. While some dental bridges are fixed in place, others can be removed.
You might consider dental bridges if you have one or more missing teeth that are next to each other. Dental bridges might also be a good option if you are not a good candidate for dental implants or if you prefer having a fixed tooth replacement rather than removable ones, such as dentures.
Dentures
Dentures are tooth replacement options that you can remove from your mouth as needed. Partial dentures replace some missing teeth, while full dentures replace an entire mouthful of missing teeth. When you have dentures, you’ll need to remove and clean them on a regular basis. You might also need to have adjustments made from time to time if they become uncomfortable.
Dentures might be a good option to replace your teeth if you have several missing teeth or if all of your teeth are missing. You might need to have dentures if you’re unable to get dental implants, dental bridges or other tooth replacement options.
Full-arch Replacement
A full-arch replacement involves replacing multiple missing teeth with dental implants that are held in place with screws. This type of tooth replacement option is often done to replace multiple missing teeth on the lower or upper jaw. Full-arch replacements stay in place and cannot be removed.
You might consider having a full-arch replacement done if you have several missing teeth. You’ll need to have healthy gums and enough bone tissue for this type of tooth replacement. A full-arch replacement might be a good option if you are looking for a non-removable option for replacing missing teeth.
Contact Our Belleville Dentist for Tooth Replacement
If you’re looking into tooth replacement options, please contact us for an appointment. Our belleville dentist can help you determine the right option for replacing your teeth.
