Losing your teeth could impact how you eat and speak, and could lead to concerns with your overall appearance too. But with prosthodontic dentistry, we have the skills and materials to replace your lost teeth with dental prosthetics. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist looks at bridges and lifelike dental implants!
The Dangers Associated With Tooth Loss
We want to take on your tooth loss to protect you from major complications! For example, when you lose teeth, this could limit your meal options and deprive you of essential nutrients in the process. You could have issues speaking cleverly too. Missing teeth are linked to the onset of misalignment and poor oral health. The jaw itself can weaken and erode due to missing tooth roots, which means an increased risk of further tooth loss and even an older appearance. but by taking on your tooth loss with prosthodontic dentistry, we can offer complete smiles again.
Dental Bridges
If you have lost a tooth, or as many as three to four in a row, then we could offer a dental bridge. The prosthetic contains new teeth with a crown attached to each end. The prosthetic is made from ceramic and shaded to blend with your smile. We attach the crown portions to the abutment teeth on each side of the gap, which secures your new teeth for years to come. Our team can discuss proper care and attention for your new prosthetic, so your bridge can last as long as 10 to 15 years on average.
Implant Dentistry
Dental implants not only fill the gaps in your smile, but they act as new roots to stimulate the growth of jawbone structure, so you don’t lose mass and density. This helps prevent further tooth loss and preserves your youthful facial features at the same time. Our team will guide the placement with advanced technology, so they act as new roots and support your new teeth with ease. Our team can use them to address a single missing tooth or to even support a bridge or denture, so you can enjoy a complete smile that looks and functions like a natural one.
If you have any questions about prosthetic dentistry, or want to learn more about our bridges or dental implants, then contact our team today to find out more. We want to help you enjoy a full smile again.
Schedule a Visit for Prosthodontic Dentistry
We want to offer replacement for your missing teeth so you can smile without hesitation again! To learn more about our prosthodontic options to schedule your next visit with us, call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913)681-5500. A full smile is within reach, get started with an appointment today!
