Because looking good and feeling good are important to us all, it is wise to maintain a healthy and attractive smile throughout life. Adults of all ages can benefit from smile-improving dental options.

If you’re missing one or more teeth, you may be particularly aware of their importance to your appearance and dental health. The loss of a back tooth may cause your mouth to sink and your face to look older. All your teeth work together to help you chew, speak, and smile. When teeth are missing, it is difficult to do these things. Fortunately, missing teeth can be replaced, and they should be.

Choosing the correct treatment is very important. Following are three options your dentist may suggest, depending on your needs and the best way to meet them.


1. Implants - Advantage
o Look and feel like normal teeth
o Adjacent teeth do not have to be involved in the placement procedure
o Minimize future jawbone shrinkage

Disadvantage:
o Cost is higher than alternative procedures

2. Fixed Partial Dentures - Advantage
o Look, feel and function like natural teeth
o No need to remove from mouth for cleaning

Disadvantage:
o More expensive than removable partial dentures
o Treatment is time-consuming and can be complicated
o Check-ups are necessary every few months

3. Removable Partial Dentures – Advantage

o Often look better
o Easier to repair
o Less expensive

Disadvantage:
o Can be lost or broken when out of the mouth

Explore All Your Options
How best to replace missing teeth is an important decision. Healthy Smile Dentistry can answer your questions and help you decide which option will work best for you.

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