If you are missing one or more teeth, it’s important that you replace them as soon as possible to protect your health and maintain your confidence. While a single gap in your smile may not seem like a serious issue, it can lead to difficulty chewing certain foods, smiling confidently, and may even lead to further tooth loss in the future. Your team at Audubon Dental Center in Audubon, IA, can help prevent these major concerns with the help of dental bridges or dentures. In today’s blog, we’re here to talk about how these restorative treatments are used to replace your lost dental structures.
Common Causes Of Tooth Loss
There are several options to replace your lost pearly whites. The method used may depend on several factors, including your personal preferences, oral health history, severity of tooth loss, and more. If you have lost just one of your dental structures due to an accident or injury, we may be able to replace it with a bridge or dental implant. For patients who have experienced more advanced forms of tooth loss, dentures may be a more suitable option for your needs. Edentulism may be caused by oral health conditions such as periodontal disease or untreated cavities.
Bridge The Gap Between Your Teeth
A dental bridge is a prosthetic option that can recreate your missing dental structures. Dental crowns are added on the adjacent teeth to support the pontic. The prosthesis is made out of lifelike materials that blend in naturally with your smile, so you won’t have to worry about it standing out against your other pearly whites. A dental bridge may be used for patients who have lost a few of their dental structures from the same row. When you come in for your consultation for this prosthetic, we will carefully examine the area before taking precise impressions to send to the lab. Your bridge can last for many years and requires minimal maintenance. It is secured in place, meaning you will not need to remove it to clean or care for.
Partial Or Full Dentures
Another popular option to replace missing teeth are dentures. These can be either partial or full depending on your specific needs. A partial set can recreate your lost dental structures while leaving a gap for your healthy, existing ones to remain in place. Partial dentures may be a helpful option if you have lost several pearly whites throughout your smile. We also offer full dentures, which can recreate the top or bottom arch of your smile. These are typically removable, but patients who qualify may be able to receive implant-retained dentures.
Talk To Our Team To Learn More
Are you interested in these restorative options? Schedule an appointment with the team at Audubon Dental Center in Audubon, IA, today at 712-563-2659.
