Prosthodontic dentistry enables our team to take on missing teeth and provide a full smile, whether you have lost one tooth or all of them! We take a custom approach with lifelike materials and options that can last for years to come. In today’s blog, Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, talks about ensuring full smiles with prosthodontic dentistry.
The Loss of Your Natural Teeth
When you lose teeth, whether this is just one tooth or several, then you need to seek prosthodontic dentistry with our team. Otherwise, missing teeth could mean that nearby teeth drift from position, which creates worsening misalignment and a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease. In addition, the pressure on your bite could lead to painful complications like TMJ disorder and even chronic teeth grinding (bruxism). You could have limited meal options, and even issues with clear speech! Your jawbone could weaken too, which leads to an aged appearance. But we can help with custom dental prosthetics.
Dental Bridges
For minor tooth loss, such as one to three missing teeth in a row, we could create a bridge. This prosthetic contains new teeth with crowns attached to each end, all made from durable and lifelike ceramic, which we color-match to blend with your smile. We then attach the crown to the natural teeth on each side of the gap in your smile, which secures your new ones firmly in place for years to come. These are fixed and do not need to be removed. We could also discuss supporting them with dental implants to help them last longer.
Removable and Implant Dentures
If you have more severe tooth loss, then you may benefit from a denture. For multiple gaps in your smile, we could create a partial denture that fills all the spaces at once with a single prosthetic. If you have lost most or all of your teeth, we could create a full denture that replaces every tooth on one or both arches, and is held in place with suction or adhesive. These are removable and need to be taken out nightly for cleaning and soaking.
We also have the ability to support them with dental implants, which means they are fixed in place and don’t need to be removed. These tend to last far longer too, looking and acting like natural teeth. Our team can help decide which is the best option for you. If you have any questions about how we treat missing teeth, or if you would like to discuss how we address missing teeth, then contact our team today to learn more.
Our Team Provides All-On-X and More!
Our team is ready to take on your missing teeth with a custom approach to prosthodontic dentistry. Call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913) 681-5500 to schedule your visit with our friendly team.
