If you have one or more missing teeth and want a fuller smile, Dr. Dhara Patel offers restorative dental treatments at Best Dental Spa. Dental implants, bridges, dentures, and partial dentures can replace one or multiple missing teeth.
Missing Teeth Problems
You should replace missing teeth because tooth structure is necessary to support your overall oral health. In addition, if you don’t fill the gaps left by missing teeth, multiple problems can arise, including:
- Bone loss
- Tooth decay
- Speech issues
- Crooked teeth
- Shifting teeth
- Overcrowding
- Difficulty chewing
- Facial sagging
If you have missing teeth and would like to restore your smile confidence with a new smile, contact Best Dental Spa at 847.660.6603. Our team will work with you every step of the way to ensure that treatment runs smoothly.
Restorative Treatment Options
Before treatment, Dr. Patel will review your budget, goals, and oral health to help you choose a treatment that works for you. Dr. Patel uses Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for restorations involving dental implants. CBCT is integral to treatment planning and the placement of implants.
Dental Implants
Single missing teeth or whole arches of teeth can be replaced utilizing dental implants. We insert a titanium post into the jawbone. After a period of 3 to 6 months, a permanent abutment and dental crown are added for a permanent restoration.
Dental Bridges
One or more teeth can be replaced with dental bridges. This option can be removable or secured in place with dental implants. Dental bridges can also utilize surrounding natural teeth to secure and replace consecutive missing teeth. You can prevent further tooth loss with this solution.
Dentures & Partials
Multiple teeth or the upper and lower arches of teeth can be replaced with dentures or partial dentures. Like dental bridges, dentures can be removable or secured by dental implants. Dr. Patel also offers all-on-four dental implants to secure dentures using as few as four implants. Many patients also find it easier to bite and chew food with these dental restorations.
Missing Teeth FAQs
What happens if you don’t replace a missing tooth?
If you do not replace a missing tooth, it can cause issues over time. In some cases, teeth may shift around the gap causing crooked teeth. You are also more prone to many mild to severe oral health concerns, such as infections, gum disease, and oral cancer.
Can I get a crown for a missing tooth?
A common option to replace a missing tooth is a crown. Crowns work to replace single or multiple teeth. They are typically used in cohesion with dental implants and are a permanent solution to missing teeth.
Are teeth implants painful?
You’ll probably experience some soreness and discomfort after the operation. During the procedure, we put patients under anesthesia so that they do not feel any pain. After placing an implant, patients may feel achy and tender pain in the area for a few days.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Call Best Dental Spa today for comprehensive missing teeth treatment at 847.660.6603, or send us a request for an appointment online.
