Missing a tooth affects more than just your smile. It can impact how you chew your food, talk, and even the health of the teeth you still have in your mouth. Modern dentistry has advanced significantly over the last two decades. Our restorative dental services in Fort Lauderdale, FL, can offer you a variety of options for replacing one or more missing teeth.
Dental Implants
The gold standard treatment for tooth replacement is a dental implant. Implants are titanium posts that the dentist embeds into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. The post holds a prosthetic tooth that replaces the natural one in every way. Dental implants also hold fixed bridges and dentures if you are missing more than one tooth.
Mini Dental Implants
If you don’t qualify for a traditional dental implant because of bone loss, a mini implant might be a solution. The concept behind the mini implant is the same; it is just smaller. The diminutive size means it requires less bone, making it an option for people who might not typically be candidates for a dental implant.
Removable Options for a Missing Tooth
Most removable options involve multiple missing teeth. Partial dentures, also known as removable dental bridges, utilize a metal or acrylic framework to secure prosthetic teeth in place. The denture has metal clasps that fit around the nearest tooth on each side of the gap. Bridges look and feel like natural teeth, but you can remove them for easy cleaning.
Dentures are an option if you are missing most of your teeth. Like bridges, they can be fixed with an implant or removable. Also, like bridges, you can take them out for easy cleaning or to repair them if damaged.
If you are missing teeth, let us help restore your smile. Set up a consultation today with our restorative dentist in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You can contact the [practice_name] office by phone or complete the convenient online contact form, and we’ll reach out to you.
