Single Tooth Replacement
Single Tooth Replacement in Brecksville
Losing a tooth can make you feel self-conscious about your smile, but the problems with a missing tooth are far more than cosmetic. A missing tooth can put your oral health at risk by allowing your remaining healthy teeth to shift, your jaw to weaken, and your gums to become infected. Fortunately, Community Roots Family Dentistry in Brecksville offers single-tooth replacement options that will restore your confidence and your oral health. Whatever the cause of your lost tooth, our dentists will have you feeling your best again.
Single Tooth Replacement 101
Many people know about dentures, which can replace multiple lost teeth, but are less familiar with dental restoration options when you lose a single tooth. However, losing a single tooth is extremely common and is a problem that dentists encounter regularly. When you work with one of our dentists on single-tooth replacement, your treatment plan will be influenced by a variety of factors, including the health of your gums, jaw, and surrounding teeth and your preferences. Once your tooth is replaced, you’ll be able to smile, chew, and speak comfortably again.
Single Tooth Replacement Options
Your dentist at Community Roots Family Dentistry will discuss multiple single-tooth replacement options with you, including the following:
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- Dental Implants: Dental implants are extremely popular for single-tooth replacement because they look and feel like natural teeth, are extremely durable, and don’t require any kind of special care. With an implant, your dentist will either place a post into the bone in your jaw and allow it to fuse with the bone or place a metal frame onto the jawbone, below the gums. About three to six months later, an abutment and crown will be attached to the previously placed structure. You may be a good candidate for dental implants if you have sufficient bone in your jaw to support the implant.
- Tooth-Supported Bridge: If the teeth on either side of the space of your missing tooth are healthy, then a tooth-supported bridge is an option. With this treatment, crowns will be placed over your healthy teeth, which will support a crown in the middle that will sit where your missing tooth was. This treatment looks as natural as a dental implant without the invasive process associated with implants and can be a good alternative for people who want the look of implants but who do not have sufficient bone to support them.
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- Removable Partial Dentures: A removable partial denture has an artificial tooth, designed to match the appearance of your remaining healthy teeth, attached to a structure designed to look like the soft tissue in your mouth and metal clasps. You can pop the denture in and out of place, so you can easily remove it to clean it. Removable partial dentures are a cost-effective solution for many people that require just a bit more special care than bridges and implants.
- Flippers: Flippers are similar to removable partial dentures, but they do not have metal clasps. They look and work similarly to a retainer. Flippers are generally considered to be temporary single-tooth replacement treatments and are typically later replaced with a removable partial denture or other restoration.
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Advantages of Single-Tooth Replacement
There are many reasons to choose a single-tooth replacement when you lose a tooth. When you replace your missing tooth, you reduce the risk of further oral health problems, such as shifting teeth and gum irritation, and infection. If you opt for dental implants, you also reduce the risk of jawbone loss and maintain your facial structure. A lost tooth can interfere with how you speak and chew, so replacing it will resolve those issues. For example, missing teeth can impair your ability to chew certain foods, so you may have to avoid crunchy foods in your diet. Replacing the missing tooth will let you enjoy more of the foods you love comfortably. For many people, however, the biggest benefit is feeling confident in their smile again. Single-tooth replacement means that you’ll no longer have to feel self-conscious about your lost tooth.
Contact Community Roots Family & Implant Dentistry
Don’t wait to find out more about single-tooth replacement in Brecksville and the surrounding areas. Set up a consultation at Community Roots Family & Implant Dentistry today by requesting an appointment