When you have suffered from tooth loss and have large or multiple gaps in your smile, then you need a prosthetic that fills these gaps and improves the beauty of your smile. Our team can help with bridges and even custom dentures. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about how we replace your missing teeth with a custom dental prosthetic.
The Causes of Advanced Tooth Loss
We could lose several of our natural teeth for a number of different reasons. For example, injury to the face or jaw could cause missing teeth, as could an untreated case of tooth decay or dental infection. The most common cause is actually the advanced stage of gum disease, known as periodontitis. When we have major gaps in our smile, this could limit our ability to speak clearly or even impact what we can and can’t eat. We could feel embarrassed about our appearance, and may even avoid social situations. The body will also suspend the flow of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw around the missing roots, a complication linked to an aged appearance and further tooth loss. But with a prosthetic, we can prevent this from happening!
Dental Bridges
If you have between one and four missing teeth in a row, we could help with a dental bridge. The prosthetic contains new teeth, known as pontics, with crowns attached to each end. The bridge is custom-made from lifelike materials, such as ceramic, which can absorb daily bite forces and be shaded to blend with the smile., A traditional bridge is supported with the crowns attached to natural teeth on each side of the gaps in your smile. These tend to last about 10 to 15 years. We could also insert one or two dental implants into the smile, which the body accepts as natural roots. This prevents the loss of mass and density in the jaw, and ensures your new prosthetic can last far longer, decades in some cases.
Full and Partial Dentures
If you have multiple gaps too severe for a bridge, we could create a partial denture, which fills the gaps and is held in place with a metal clasp. We also have full dentures, which replace every tooth on one or both aches, and can be held in place with suction or adhesives. We also have the ability to secure these with dental implants, so your denture lasts longer and you avoid the changes to the jaw that necessitate replacement every few years.
Schedule a Prosthetic Visit with Celina Family Dentistry!
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a smile that is whole and beautiful. To learn more about the process of replacing your missing teeth, talk to a member of our team today at Celina Family Dentistry at (214) 851-0130 today!
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