If you have suffered tooth loss, you are likely already familiar with the frustrations and limitations an incomplete smile can pose. There is the obvious cosmetic impact – you might be afraid to really smile, because you are worried about what people will think. There can also be functional difficulties. Different issues can cause people to lose teeth, but the leading cause for adults is connected to periodontal health. Simply put, advanced gum disease can rob your teeth of support, and leave you with gaps of lost teeth. Prosthetic dental work can help you recover what you have lost. Your dentist can provide a solution for an isolated loss, or supply restorations for serious tooth loss.
Addressing Isolated Or Partial Tooth Loss
With a dental bridge, you can permanently fit your replacement tooth (or adjacent replacement teeth) back into your smile. The bridge stays in place thanks to a pair of dental crowns, which are secured on the teeth at either side of your smile gap. This provides a stable, natural-looking prosthetic experience.
Dentures Can Fully Restore A Row Of Teeth
If you have lost an entire row of teeth, or have a row that is dotted with non-adjacent losses, dentures can provide you with the help you need. Partial dentures are designed to work around the absent teeth on your upper or lower jaw, while full dentures totally replace a lost row.
Protecting Your Smile Against Tooth Loss
If you are worried about future tooth loss, start thinking about your periodontal health today. If you find evidence that your gums are in poor health, you can fight back by having your dentist perform a scaling/root planing.
Visit Our Office in Baxter, MN!
Dr. Clinton L. Roberts and the friendly staff at Greenhaven Family Dental are happy to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile with a comprehensive approach to general dentistry. With years of training and experience in dental sleep medicine, Dr. Roberts is also adept at helping patients treat snoring and sleep apnea so they can rest more easily (and quietly). To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We proudly welcome patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities.