By age 50, most Americans have lost around a dozen teeth. While it might seem like a big deal, tooth loss — to a certain extent — is a natural part of aging.
In the 21st century, it doesn’t mean you have to lose your looks or self esteem either. There are plenty of options for replacing a missing tooth that you can make use of.
This article will walk you through a brief introduction to tooth replacement options for missing teeth, and help you decide the best option for you.
1. Partial Dentures
If you’ve lost several teeth in the same area of your mouth, but don’t want to spend the money on several implant procedures, we recommend making use of partial dentures.
The dentures work differently from full-mouth dentures. In a way they work as a retainer, looking around other teeth of yours.
The anchor teeth are first tested for gum disease and tooth decay. The last thing you want to do is sacrifice already existing teeth to replace others.
However, you have to be ready to remove these dentures as well as put them back again. Adjusting to life with dentures can be difficult, but many find it worth it.
2. Tooth Support Bridge
If you have just one tooth missing, and healthy teeth around it, we recommend a tooth support bridge.
This is something of an in-between option for those who don’t want surgery.
Teeth around your missing tooth are filed down to fit a crown in them. Then, a crown is fitted with a false tooth in it, taking the place of your missing tooth.
This effectively recreates your tooth for chapter, and without the time and pain of surgery. However, the teeth around the crown need to be checked for infection.
3. Dental Implants
Dental implants are the easiest options to understand as well as the most expensive option. A new, fake tooth is simply implanted into the space where your old tooth was.
This is the option out there that recreates the feel and function of your original tooth the most. You’re not going to need to worry about it falling out.
The downside is this is a surgical procedure. You’re going to need to take time off in order to let it heal, and pay a significant amount of money.
Looking for a dentist who will be able to help you out with this? Check out this link we found to understand more about dental implant cost.
Understand Replacing a Missing Tooth
A missing tooth can cause serious damage to one’s self-esteem, self-image, and body. Luckily there are many options out there for replacing a missing tooth.
We recommend going for a dental implant to try to replicate your missing tooth as much as possible. Though it’s more expensive, it’s worth it to see your smile come back as realistically as possible.
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