Having a smile that you feel confident in can boost your self-esteem, helps you appear more professional, and can improve your social life. When you are missing one or more teeth, it can cause you to feel insecure about your looks. Tooth loss can happen following traumatic injuries to your smile, periodontal disease, and other health problems. The team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, offers helpful treatments to replace your lost dental structures.
Dental Bridges And Partials Can Replace Teeth
When it comes to replacing your lost pearly whites, your dentist will need to consider factors like how your teeth were lost, how many, and your oral health history. Patients who have lost a few of their teeth in the same row may be able to receive a dental bridge. This prosthetic option is secured in place and supported by crowns on the surrounding teeth. If you have lost a few of your pearly whites throughout your smile, a partial denture may be a preferred option. With a partial denture, we can fill in the gaps where you are missing a tooth but leave space for your healthy remaining ones.
Implant-Retained Prosthetics Offer More Security
Options like a bridge or partials are great ways to restore your smile’s function and appearance. Unfortunately, though, these options may not be able to support your jawbone and oral health for the long term. When you lose a tooth, your jawbone may not be properly supported because the root is no longer there. Over time, this can lead to the jaw wearing down and can cause changes to your facial structure. Dental implants can protect your smile by recreating the entire missing dental structure, including your root. The implant consists of a titanium post, abutment, and crown that mimics your natural pearly whites. Before having this done, you will need a consultation with your dentist to ensure your gums, jaw, and oral health can support an implant.
Take Steps To Avoid Tooth Loss
Tooth loss can happen due to a variety of circumstances. In some cases, you may not be able to prevent accidents that lead to one of your pearly whites being knocked out. However, there are a few preventive measures you can take to protect your smile. If you play contact sports, consider getting a mouthguard to prevent injuries like fractures that can damage your tooth. Patients with bruxism can use an oral appliance to alleviate symptoms and stop grinding their teeth. Lastly, avoid periodontal disease by brushing and flossing twice a day and visiting your dentist regularly.
Schedule An Appointment With Our Team
Do you need help replacing your missing teeth? Call the team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, at 515-965-0230 to learn more about your options.
