It’s not hard to see why a missing tooth could have a negative impact on your confidence, but it can have other consequences as well, such as interfering with your ability to chew. It’s never a good idea to leave gaps in your grin empty for too long. The good news is that if you call Tzagournis Dental Group of Westerville, we can help you explore multiple options for rebuilding your smile. Simply get in touch with us to learn more about how we can replace any teeth that have been lost.
Creating a dental bridge involves a pair of dental crowns and a number of false teeth called pontics. The pontics are suspended between the crowns; the exact number used depends on how many teeth have been lost. The crowns will be attached to your natural teeth so that the pontics can help complete your smile. There are many benefits to having a dental bridge placed, such as being able to eat and speak comfortably again without having to worry about drifting teeth.
Each dental bridge can be carefully designed to match the shape, size, and color of the other teeth in your mouth. The goal is to make your replacement teeth so lifelike that most people won’t be able to tell the difference just by looking.
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While a dental bridge can be a good fit when only one or a few teeth are missing, dentures are typically the go-to solution for people who have lost many teeth or an entire arch of teeth. You can either get a full denture or a partial denture depending on your tooth loss situation. Full dentures rest on your gums and rely on natural suction for stability; meanwhile, partial dentures come with clasps that keep them attached to your natural teeth. Don’t forget to take your dentures out at night to clean them.
With dental implants, it’s possible to replace the entire structure of a missing tooth – not just the part used for chewing, but the roots as well. Not only do dental implants do an excellent job of preventing your replacement teeth from slipping, but they can also last for decades. In fact, patients who take good care of their implants are often able to keep them for the rest of their lives. When you visit our office for a dental implant consultation, we can check to see whether you’re a viable candidate for the surgery and confirm whether it’s the best tooth replacement option in your case.
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Our Westerville dental office is in the same general location as the Westerville Community Center, on County Line Rd W between Africa Rd and N Cleveland Ave. We’re also less than five minutes west of N State Street.
