A whole smile can improve oral health and help you feel confident about your appearance. However, people can lose one or more teeth as a result of injury or simply poor oral hygiene. What happens when you lose a tooth? What are your tooth replacement options? From dental bridges to dental implants, there are options for helping you enjoy a whole and functional smile.
Replacing a Tooth in Astoria, NY
- Dental Bridge: The dental bridge replaces missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth in place with dental crowns. The prosthetic can replace one or more teeth in a row. We take impressions of your teeth, which a dental lab will use to create lifelike crowns and artificial teeth.
- Dental Implants: While bridges rely on crowns to hold them in place, dental implants use a biocompatible titanium post to support the new tooth. The implant is inserted directly into the jaw, providing a new tooth that looks and functions like a natural one.
- Partial Dentures: If you are missing multiple teeth spread across the arch, then you may benefit from partial dentures. A set of replacement teeth will be created with clasps that attach to the natural teeth, securing your prosthetic firmly.
- Full Dentures: A full set of dentures is designed to replace all of the teeth on one or both arches. They consist of artificial teeth and an acrylic base that looks like gum tissue. Dentures are held in place with either suction or the use of an adhesive.
- Implant Dentures: Instead of using natural suction and possibly adhesives to hold dentures in place, implant dentures are secured by attaching to implants on each arch. They are fixed in place and don’t slip when you eat or speak. If you have any questions, please contact our office today.
ABOUT YOUR ASTORIA DENTIST
Our Astoria, NY dentist office accepts most major insurance plans. To find out if we accept yours, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Leibowitz, contact us at (718) 728-8320. We welcome patients living in and around Queens, Astoria, NYC, upstate New York, and New Jersey.
