3 Treatments to Replace Missing Teeth

Do you have a missing tooth (or perhaps several missing teeth) that needs replacing? Is it affecting your confidence or ability to chew your food, making every experience subpar? If so, it should be immediately fixed for the sake of quality of life and overall well-being.

When it comes to tooth replacement, advancements in dentistry over the past years have ensured you’ve got only the best choices to choose from. Here are 3 of the most common options for replacing missing teeth:

Dental Implants

Dental implants are often the top choice for patients looking for a tooth replacement option that is long-term and comfortable. With the right maintenance, your dental implants can last a lifetime. Be it a single tooth or multiple missing teeth, your dental implants can support a variety of restorations to match this including crowns, bridges and dentures.

Fixed Bridges

A dental bridge is traditionally 3-4 dental crowns bonded together side-by-side. The end crowns are secured to neighbouring natural teeth in order to bridge the missing gap between them. The key factor here is to have healthy teeth that are capable of supporting the bridge. Implants may also be used for this restoration.

Dentures

The most budget-friendly option available are usually dentures. Dentures, full or partial, are a set of removable prosthetic teeth secured to your gums. This option can feel bulky at times and may slip around, but proves to be the most cost-effective treatment if this is a top priority for you. Implant-retained dentures may prove to be a great in-between solution as they are more secure but also removable.

At Studfield Dental Group, we provide a variety of treatment choices depending on your individual needs, your budget and lifestyle. Simply contact us for an initial consultation and we’ll help outline which methods would suit you best!