If you are missing a single tooth or several teeth, or you have a large gap between your teeth, you may be lacking in self-confidence. The good news is that there are a variety of options available to help. See the below summary of treatments available to help you make an informed choice that suits your circumstances and lifestyle.
Implants are a fantastic choice if you are missing one tooth or a few teeth. They are a fixed solution that can help to restore both your smile and your quality of life. An implant is made up of an artificial titanium root that is fixed to the jawbone, with a crown or bridge fitted on top. They are made to look and feel just like natural teeth, which makes them an ideal option if you are concerned about your replacement teeth looking realistic or coming loose, as well as safeguarding overall dental health.
It is possible to be fitted with a single dental implant, which provides the foundation for a crown, or multiple dental implants, particularly if you have two missing teeth adjacent to each other. At Rainham Dental & Implant Clinic we are able to offer Same Day Teeth, a process where patients can have implants placed and full functioning teeth attached in the space of one day.
There are many benefits to dental implants, and they are an increasingly popular choice as they:
We recommend a bridge replacement for more than one missing tooth, particularly if the missing teeth are all on one side of your mouth. A bridge is made up of two or more crowns that fit to teeth on either side of the gap, which serve as anchors, along with a false tooth in-between. A bridge supports the false tooth or teeth to reduce the susceptibility of remaining teeth to decay or develop gum disease.
Sometimes known as caps, crowns are carefully fitted sleeves that sit over an existing tooth to protect it from any further damage. They are likely to be recommended if there is no longer enough healthy tooth tissue left to sufficiently hold a filling, or it can be used to cover and protect damaged and weak teeth.
If you are feeling self-conscious because there is a natural gap between your teeth, it may be possible to reduce the gap. We offer a variety of styles of braces to suit your lifestyle, from traditional fixed braces to almost invisible, clear Invisalign aligners. Clear braces are becoming an increasingly common choice for adults looking to straighten their teeth and fill any gaps.
Whatever your dental circumstances, we have a treatment option available to suit you. Our dentists have a wealth of experience in implant and teeth straightening specialisms, and can work with you to provide a personalised treatment plan.
Book an appointment below or call our friendly reception team on 01634 235377.
Select 'Missing teeth' within the treatment section of the booking form below.
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