When it comes to having a tooth replaced, there are a wide range of options available to have your issues corrected.
Whether you have a preferred tooth-replacement treatment that has worked for you in the past or you are learning about tooth-replacement options for the first time, this information will give you a better understanding of what’s available and will ultimately help you make the best decision for your oral health.
Should you have any further questions about these tooth replacement options after reading the information below, be sure to speak with an experienced dental team to discuss your needs in further detail.
Dental implants are the ideal option
Most dental specialists agree that dental implants are the most effective and stable tooth-replacement option.
A dental implant will replace a tooth without sacrificing the health and structure of neighboring teeth. They also integrate with the jawbone, helping to keep the supporting bone healthy and intact.
Implants are seen as the more aesthetically pleasing option as well and are easier to keep clean with regular brushing and flossing. They will look, feel, and function like your natural teeth and work well with all smile types. Dental implants are effective for single- or multiple-tooth replacement.
Bridges are a popular option
Many people see bridges as the go-to tooth-replacement solution, due in part to their effectiveness with multiple missing teeth.
A traditional bridge is anchored with crowns on each side that hold it in place. While this is certainly an effective tooth replacement option, there are implant-supported bridges available that are seen as a more stable alternative.
With an implant-supported bridge, the new bridge will be fastened directly to the implants that are anchored to the jawbone. This creates the stability and can result in a longer-lasting bridge.
Dentures are a reliable option
Dentures have been a reliable tooth replacement option for many years, enhancing smiles to their original appearance.
Traditional dentures (complete and partial) have long been used, but they have several disadvantages, as they are tougher to care for and often become loose and “float around” in the mouth.
Luckily, there are implant supported dentures available that act just like traditional dentures, except for the fact that they are anchored by dental implants.
Implant dentures are a cost-effective solution, and in many cases, can even retrofit an existing denture.
No matter which tooth-replacement option you are interested in having administered on your teeth, we ask that you think of our experienced team at the Center for Implant Dentistry. Dr. Richard Casteen and Dr. Robert Willis have over 60 years of combined experience and can give patients new teeth in as little as one day with the revolutionary All-on-4 treatment concept.
While we certainly recommend implant dentistry for your missing teeth, we are proud to provide specialty dentistry of all kinds to those in our local community.
Call us at 661-663-9600 to schedule a FREE consultation.