Your teeth help you to smile, chew, and speak confidently. So, when you lose one or more teeth, this affects several spheres of your life. Good news! Family Dental Center of Manteca can replace your missing teeth with industry-leading teeth replacements. With dental implants, bridges, and dentures, Drs. Mircea Mitu and George D’Louhy can replace one or multiple teeth to restore aesthetics and functionality.
Why do I need to replace missing teeth?
Tooth loss affects more than just your appearance—it can affect your oral health, function, and overall well-being. Whether you’ve lost a single tooth or multiple teeth (in front or back of the mouth), you must replace what you have lost.
Here are the reasons.
- Prevent bone loss: Your jawbone is like your muscles—if you don’t use it, you lose it! Missing teeth lead to jawbone deterioration due to lack of stimulation from chewing. Teeth replacements like dental implants encourage bone regeneration to prevent facial sagging and premature aging.
- Maintain bite alignment: Gaps from missing teeth allow surrounding teeth to shift, leading to alignment issues. Teeth replacements maintain your bite alignment to maintain your functionality.
- Enhanced confidence and aesthetics: Missing teeth can diminish your appearance and self-esteem. A complete, healthy smile boosts self-esteem in social and professional settings.
- Restore chewing and speaking ability: Your teeth work as a “team,” so missing one or more can affect your speech or eating ability.
- Protect remaining teeth: Extra pressure on remaining teeth can cause excessive wear, fractures, and damage. Replacing your missing teeth restores balance and even distribution of chewing and biting forces.
What are the teeth replacement options available?
We never want you to spend a day without your functional smile. Enjoy a restored, fully functional smile with the following teeth replacement options.
- Dental implants: Dental implants are one of the most sought-after teeth replacements for patients missing one or multiple teeth. Dental implants are the closest thing to your natural teeth. However, dental implants are costlier and take longer than other teeth replacements. Placing dental implants involves a surgical procedure, followed by healing of about 4-6 months. Dental implants can replace a single tooth but can be paired with a denture for full mouth restoration.
- Dentures: Dentures almost work for everyone because they don’t need surgery or depend on remaining teeth for support. Traditional dentures rest directly on the gums and stay in place using suction or adhesives. Thanks to advancements in dentistry, modern dentures look natural and provide a comfortable fit, closely resembling real teeth. You can stabilize your dentures with dental implants for an even more secure and functional experience.
- Bridges: Bridges are another top-tier solution for resolving tooth loss. A dental bridge is an excellent choice for a permanent solution without surgery. A traditional bridge comprises artificial teeth secured by healthy teeth (abutments) on either side of the edentulous space. Dental bridges restore oral function and aesthetics, preventing the remaining teeth from shifting.
Ready to make your smile complete again?
You deserve to smile confidently again, whether you have lost one or multiple teeth. Family Dental Center of Manteca can help you eat comfortably, smile confidently, and live better. Call (209) 420-1205 and learn more about our teeth replacement options.
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