If you have lost a tooth or a few of your teeth, you are not alone. Tooth loss affects thousands of adults across the country, and our team understands that you need a way to restore your smile that looks and feels natural. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team in California is here to discuss your potential options to replace missing teeth.
Preventing Tooth Loss
Gaps in your smile can be caused by many reasons, but regardless of what the reason is, you need to address it as soon as possible. Gum infections like periodontal disease are a leading cause of adult tooth loss. Other common causes of tooth loss as an adult can be injuries or accidents, such as suffering from a harsh blow to the face. Untreated tooth loss for prolonged periods can cause your other teeth to shift out of place, decrease your self-confidence, and cause problems with the function of your smile.
Dental Bridges Vs Dentures
Since tooth loss affects everyone differently, you need a custom solution that works for your needs and fits your smile. In some cases, a dental bridge may be the best option for you. As the name suggests, a dental bridge “bridges” the gap between your missing teeth. The prosthetic is fixed and supported by crowns on adjacent teeth, so you can clean and maintain it without removing it. Your dentist may recommend this option if you have lost a few pearly whites in the same row. Alternatively, patients who have experienced a significant amount of tooth loss may benefit from a partial or complete set of dentures. Partial dentures can help fill the gaps in your smile while also leaving room for your existing healthy structures to remain. We can also create a full denture to replace an entire arch of your smile.
Implant-Retained Prosthetics
While bridges and dentures are both great options to replace your missing teeth and protect your smile, unfortunately, they may not be able to offer additional support to your jaw, which can lead to bone loss and weakening. To combat this problem, your dentist may recommend dental implants to replace your missing teeth. With this option, titanium posts are inserted into the jawbone to create a sturdy foundation, and a crown is added to recreate your tooth. Dental implants can offer long-term smile support and a lifelike appearance.
Learn More With Our Team
When you have missing teeth, our team is here to help. To learn more about your options or schedule a consultation, call your nearest Riverside, CA, dental office today.
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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