A missing tooth effects much more than your appearance or your ability to chew. People often don’t realize the long term stability of your remaining teeth are compromised. Over time teeth start to tip and shift into the space, remaining teeth are overly burdened by chewing forces leading to breakage, and all too often one missing tooth turns into 5 or 6 in a few short years.
Over and over again we have patients tell us they start to feel older simply because they are missing teeth. They also are less confident in social situations and less likely so feel attractive and smile. Unfortunately they only realize this once we have helped them replace those teeth they have been missing for so long. We realize the time, energy and money needed to start the process of replacing missing teeth are difficult items to balance. We will give you all the best options and work with you to implement a plan that works best for your individual situation.
Implants: Dental implants are extremely effective and predictable options for replacing missing teeth and considered the standard of care in dentistry today. They can be used to replace a single tooth, numerous teeth or in conjunction with dentures to provide exceptional retention and chewing force. Click here to learn more about single tooth implants or implant retained dentures.
Bridges: Once the best option available bridges remain very good options to replace missing teeth. We use the latest in materials and techniques to make the missing teeth appear to "grow" out of the gums. Click here to learn more about fixed bridges.
Dentures: Considered a replacement for no teeth a well made set of dentures will give you confidence in your smile. Today's dentures when used with implants will give you unmatched fit and chewing function. Click here to learn more.