Are you suffering from tooth loss? Your dentists in Augusta and Evans, GA, Drs. Scott Wingard and Caleb Morris, can help you improve your appearance with several restoration options.
Why it's important to replace missing teeth
Many people opt to replace missing teeth due to concerns about their appearance. Although the way you look is certainly an important concern, it's not the only consequence of tooth loss.
Your lips, tongue, and teeth work together when you speak. One lost tooth might not affect your speech, but the loss of all or several of your teeth can make it difficult to speak clearly.
Tooth loss can also make chewing difficult. As a result, you may begin to suffer from gastrointestinal problems or develop nutritional deficiencies if you stop eating hard or tough foods.
Fortunately, tooth restoration improves your appearance and restores proper functionality.
Three replacement options can restore your missing teeth
Depending on the number of teeth you've lost, our offices in Augusta and Evans can offer a number of restorative options. For example, we may recommend:
- Dentures: Removable full, immediate, or partial dentures can be a good option if you've lost all of your teeth or several in a row. You receive full dentures after your mouth has healed fully from any extractions, while immediate dentures are placed in your mouth as soon as your dentist pulls your teeth. Partial dentures hook on to nearby teeth and fill a gap in your smile.
- Bridges: You may benefit from a bridge if you've lost one or two teeth. Bridges are made up of one or more artificial teeth called pontics attached to dental crowns on either side. The hollow crowns are cemented over supporting teeth to anchor your bridge in place.
- Dental Implants: Dental implants replace your natural tooth roots with tiny titanium posts. The posts gradually bond to your jawbone, becoming firmly rooted to the bone. The addition of dental crowns attached to the tops of the implants completes the restoration of your missing teeth. The most versatile of all tooth restoration options, dental implants can replace any number of missing teeth and offer unmatched comfort and biting power.
Interested? Give us a call
Transform your smile with one of these tooth restoration options! Schedule an appointment with dentists Drs. Scott Wingard and Caleb Morris by dialing (706) 738-4723 for the Augusta, GA, office or (706) 250-2998 for the Evans, GA, office.