Have you lost a tooth? Even if you have lost several or all of your natural teeth, we can help replace missing teeth with prosthetics that look like natural teeth. In today’s blog, Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, talks about how we replace missing teeth with a dental prosthetic, such as a bridge or even a set of dentures, so you can enjoy your favorite dishes again and smile with confidence!
- The Loss of Your Natural Teeth
How does a person lose a natural tooth, or several or even all of them? For some, tooth loss could be due to a severe cavity or an infected tooth. If you sustain an injury, this could mean missing teeth too. Severe tooth loss is usually due to periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease. When we examine your smile, we will assess the cause of your tooth loss so we can choose the perfect replacement option.
You should consider replacing your missing teeth because tooth loss could limit your meal options and deprive you of essential nutrients, and your favorite dishes. Missing teeth could also limit clear speech and make you feel embarrassed in social situations, which impacts your overall quality of life. But we can help restore your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty again with dental prosthetics!
Dental Bridges
A bridge can replace a missing tooth, or as many as three in a row. We will create a replacement option that is made from ceramic, a material shaded to blend with your smile, and one that can handle daily bite forces. The completed prosthetic will contain new teeth with crowns attached to each end. We attach the crowns to natural teeth on each side of the gaps, securing your bridge firmly in place for years to come.
Full and Partial Dentures
If you have more severe tooth loss, then we can create a removable denature. With a partial, a single prosthetic can take on multiple gaps across your smile. With a full, we can replace every tooth on one or both arches. Each one is custom-made for your smile and removable, held in place with suction, adhesives, or clasps that attach to natural teeth. These can last about 5 to 10 years on average, and can help return function and beauty to your smile again.
Our Dental Implant Restorations
If you receive dental implants, which are inserted into the jaw and act like new roots, then we can complete them with dental implant restorations, which provide a durable chewing surface and a lifelike appearance. With dental implants, you have a replacement option that looks and functions like a natural tooth, with the potential to last for decades to come.
Schedule Your Appointment with a Dental Prosthetic
Our team wants to help replace your lost teeth, so you can enjoy a complete smile. To schedule your next appointment with our office, contact Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS in Astoria, NY by calling 718-728-8320 today.
