Patients with missing teeth may feel insecure about their appearance and want to feel confident when they smile again. Other patients want to get replacements because missing teeth have made eating troublesome or nearly impossible.
For example, dentures might be best for patients looking for a minimally invasive and cost-effective solution, while a tooth implant might be more appropriate for a patient seeking convenience, esthetic appearance, and function.
What Tooth Replacement Options Will Work for Me?
To determine the best course of action for replacing your teeth at Benton & Nelson DDS Family and Sedation Dentistry, we believe you should start with a consultation with our dentist.
We are happy to discuss your treatment options and educate you, and we will help you make the best decision for your oral health and goals.
Contact us today if you are interested in learning more about how we can help fill the missing gap.
Full and Partial Dentures
Dentures are available in partial and complete sets, and they can be customized to the client's mouth shape and tooth size. They are minimally invasive and can be used to restore quality of life to a patient with just a few or a significant number of missing teeth.
Tooth Implants
Tooth implants function much like a regular tooth. The dentist implants a titanium rod into the jaw where the tooth root used to be, and over time the rod fuses with the jaw bone and becomes an artificial tooth root.
The dentist places an artificial tooth that functions and looks just like one of your natural teeth on the post. This is a good option for people who want the most lifelike tooth replacement available.
Bridges
Bridges can replace a missing tooth by supporting an artificial tooth on a bridge supported by surrounding teeth. This can be especially useful if the supporting teeth also need their appearances corrected, and it is also less surgically invasive than a dental implant.
Discover Winston-Salem Tooth Replacement Specialists
If you are interested in learning more about tooth replacement options, contact your local Winston-Salem dentist to schedule a time for a consultation.
