Patient Education
Missing Teeth
There are many reasons why you should replace missing teeth:
- You may not like the appearance of your smile
- Missing teeth may affect how you speak
- A missing molar (back tooth) can make it hard to eat
- The teeth can "drift" or shift into the area of the missing tooth
- Bone loss can occur around the missing tooth. This in time can cause the remaining teeth to become loose over time
- Loss of your teeth and bone can cause wrinkles and make your face sag. You may look older as a result of this.
Depending on your needs, there are 3 options your dentists may suggest to replace your missing tooth/teeth.
- Implants
- Fixed Bridges
- Removable Partial Dentures