Missing Teeth Glastonbury
Address Your Tooth Loss for the Long-Term!
Do you have one or more missing teeth? Whether you’ve had missing teeth for a long time or you just had a tooth extracted, the effects of tooth loss begin taking a toll pretty soon after they leave your jaw. Bone begins to resorb, your jaw becomes weaker, the shape of your face changes and eating your favorite foods only becomes more difficult. At Glastonbury Dental Associates, you can expect high-quality implant-retained restorations and a treatment designed to meet your precise needs.
Why Choose Glastonbury Dental Associates for Replacing Missing Teeth?
- Dentists Trained in Comprehensive Esthetic Cases
- Modern Dental Technology
- Fully Customized Treatment Plans
What Happens If I Don’t Replace Missing Teeth?
Keep in mind that when a tooth is lost, the risk of future teeth falling out only goes up the longer you go without tooth replacement. Neighboring teeth will begin to shift into the open pockets of your smile as a way to compensate for the space. Furthermore, the risk of teeth grinding up against each other goes up as your smile becomes more misaligned. The good news is that any form of tooth replacement can prevent these problems.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are designed to replace anywhere between one and four consecutive missing teeth. They can be secured to dental implants or the two existing teeth on either side of the gap in your arch and are comprised of two main parts: abutments and pontics, or the free-standing replacement teeth fused between either abutment. With proper maintenance, traditional bridges can last for up to 15 years, while implant bridges can last for up to several decades.
Dentures
Patients missing multiple teeth on opposite sides of their mouth or all teeth in a single arch can benefit from one of the most affordable and comprehensive solutions to extensive tooth loss. Full dentures are held in place by the natural suction of the gums, while partial dentures hook around natural teeth already present in your smile. Both utilize natural-looking materials to blend in with your smile as much as possible.
Dental Implants
Considered to be the most effective solution to replacing teeth, dental implants are the only option that replaces both the crown and root portions of teeth, ensuring the most natural-feeling replacement teeth in dentistry to date. Through a titanium post and porcelain restoration, dental implants ensure the long-term health of not just your neighboring teeth, but your jaw and other oral structures. Our dental office partners with a trusted oral surgeon in the area to place the implant, then you’ll come back to receive your customized restoration.