Selecting The Right Tooth Replacement Option

Posted by Garry S. on March 25th, 2019

Suppose you have missing teeth, your general dentist will analyze dental replacement options that will be appropriate for you. Having missing teeth has various downsides such as,

•    It affects the adjacent teeth, making them occupy the missing spaces.
•    It raises the risk of tooth decay and gum disease
•    It causes sagging of the facial muscles

All of the above factors affect the way you feel about your looks and appearance.

Different types of teeth replacement options:

Dentures
Dentures are used to cover the roof of your mouth (palate). When it comes to full lower dentures, it is more difficult to be secured and held in its place because of the lack of support from the gums. Whereas, when it comes to the full upper dentures, they are held in place by the suction effect of saliva. You need to take care of dentures to maintain them with time.

Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are an affordable and stable solution for your missing tooth. The dental procedure includes building a bridge between two teeth. An artificial tooth is positioned in the place of a missing tooth by anchoring it with the adjacent healthy teeth. The risk that you face with this dental procedure is that it becomes a costly affair if even one anchor teeth fall, as the whole bridge needs to be fixed.

Dental Implants
The most secure, accesssible, and useful tooth replacement option in which not just your missing tooth space will be filled, but even your natural teeth is prevented from decay are dental implants. The feel and look of dental implants are just like your natural teeth. They are placed in your jawbone with dexterity. You should follow good oral hygiene and have well-maintained teeth and gums for a successful dental implant procedure.

You have various tooth replacement options at your disposal; you can consult your dentist and decide the right replacement option for you.