Bayside Family Dental Care offers several treatments to replace missing teeth. Our dental team can help you determine which treatment best meets your needs and lifestyle.
Dentures
Dentures are the least expensive way to replace teeth, and they look natural. However, they can also be a hassle for some patients because they must be removed after each meal for cleaning.
The dentist may need to ingrain notches or grooves in the teeth to accommodate the denture. Patients with gag reflexes may find it challenging to wear the appliance.
When patients first wear dentures, it can feel strange in the mouth because biting pressure on denture teeth differs from natural teeth. Over time, wearing dentures can result in bone resorption in the areas of missing teeth because dentures sit against the gums and don’t stimulate the bone.
Bridges
Bridges replace one or more missing teeth by attaching to adjacent teeth. Adjacent teeth act as a support for the bridge, so one must be careful to maintain the health and structure of these teeth. Like dentures, a bridge sits along the gums and can be removed.
Implants
Dental implants are as close to the function, feel and appearance of natural teeth. Unlike dentures and bridges, adjacent teeth are not affected by the prosthesis. Because implants are in the bone, the bone stays stimulated and healthy. Ultimately, dental implants restore natural biting pressure and quality of chewing while also supporting jawbone health.
Dr Chad Henderson is an implant dentist who places dental implants on-site at our dental practice, so there’s no need to visit multiple doctors for this treatment. Your dental implant procedure can be completed by the same dentist in one location!
Do you have missing teeth? We invite you to contact us for your tooth replacement consultation with Dr Henderson.