It can be quite embarrassing to have a gap in the smile.
This gap is created when you lose a tooth. Now, missing one tooth only may not
bother from the perspective of your dental functions but it is surely going to
shatter your confidence among people you interact with. and one thing that you
have to keep in mind that missing one teeth can actually lead to the loss of
other teeth in your mouth because a gap in jaw can make other teeth to have a
lack of support. So, it can turn out to be a downward spiral.
Good news is that there are restorative dentistry options
that you can go for. Those options do not only make your smile whole again but
you also regain the capability to chew your favorite foods.
Dental bridge
When you lose one or more teeth, you get a gap that needs to
be covered. For this purpose, you can consider getting dental bridge fitted in
place of the missing teeth. A dental bridge consists of two dental crowns which
sit on the teeth on both sides of missing tooth or teeth. The gap is covered
with the faux teeth which are held by crowns sitting on the original teeth.
This option can be handy if you lose one or multiple teeth in a row and you
look for the solution which doesn’t only restore looks but also the
functionality.
Dentures
Another option that you can consider if you are missing
multiple teeth is to get dentures. Dentures can be full and partial. Full
dentures are the used when you lose all teeth. On the other hand, partial
dentures are applied when you are required to replace few missing teeth.
Preparation of dentures needs to be done while keeping patient’s facial
structure and skin tone in mind.
One thing that you need to keep in mind is that dentures
need to fit tightly. Moreover, it takes time for the patient to learn about
living with dentures. You will have to clean your dentures every night by
placing them in a glass full of water. Regular dental checkups are also very
important here. Moreover, you will have to make sure that dentures are being
relined every now and then to ensure proper fitting.
Dental implants
When it comes to replacement of missing tooth or teeth, the
best option you can go for is the dental implant. A dental implant mainly
consists of titanium post which serves as the tooth root. On the top of this
root, an abutment is fixed. This abutment is a holder of the crown. Dental
implants can be used for replacing one or multiple teeth. There are implant
supported bridges and dentures. It means that dental implants can help you
restore your dental function even if you have lost all of your teeth.
To know what option works for you in the best way, you need
to visit your dentist and get a recommendation.
