When you have a missing tooth, or even if you suffered the loss of most of your smile, we can help with prosthetic dentistry. From bridges to dentures, we can take on minor and advanced tooth loss to help you feel confident again. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, family dentist will look at our dental prosthetic options!
The Causes and Dangers of Missing Teeth
First, let’s talk about tooth loss. While losing primary teeth as kids is expected, losing your permanent teeth in the teen and adult years can lead to major complications for your smile. For example, you could have a higher risk of misalignment, TMJ disorder, and bruxism (teeth grinding). Your jaw could also lose mass and density, a complication linked to further tooth loss and for many, a prematurely aged appearance. We could lose teeth to injuries, cavities, infection, or in most cases, the periodontitis stage of gum disease. When you lose a tooth, or if you have lost several, then reach out to our team to see which prosthetic option is best for you!
Dental Bridges
For people with one to three missing teeth in a row, we could offer a full smile with a dental bridge. The prosthetic consists of the new tooth or teeth, with crowns on one or both ends. Custom-made for your smile, this will fit comfortably and offer a balanced bite. The material we use, ceramic, can be shaded to blend with your smile and offers a durable chewing surface. We will place the crown portions on the abutment teeth, the natural teeth on each side of the gap in your smile. This will secure your new teeth in place for years to come!
Dental Implants
We could also discuss dental implant placement. Dental implants are biocompatible titanium posts that we insert into the jaw. These act as new roots and stimulate jawbone growth to prevent the loss of mass and density, preserving your smile and allowing your new tooth or teeth to last for decades to come. Our team can place an individual one, or use several to secure a bridge or even a complete set of dentures in place.
Dentures
We can handle severe tooth loss too! With a partial denture, we can address complicated cases in which there are multiple gaps across the arch of your smile. With a full denture, we can offer a complete row of new and lifelike teeth!
Your Dallas, TX, Dentist Offers A Full Smile Again
Our team wants to offer a full smile again with a custom and lifelike dental prosthetic. For more information on replacing your missing teeth, then please schedule a consultation by calling the Viva Dental Family Dentistry office nearest you at (214) 337-7800 (Dallas) or (972) 437-6000 (Richardson).
