Accidental dental damage

Posted on: 17 April 2018

Losing a tooth, whether through injury or decay, can be a real blow to the confidence. Some gaps due to tooth loss are less noticeable than others, but gaps can also impede normal activities such as chewing and even speech. Fortunately, tooth replacement services can restore lost teeth and give you back your confidence and winning smile. Tooth replacement services can come to the rescue whether you have one, a few or even an entire jaw-full of teeth missing. What's more, many dental practices offer payment options that allow you to spread out the cost of what could often be quite an expensive procedure. 

There are a number of tooth replacement services on offer. These typically include:

• Dentures
• Dental implants
• Dentures supported by implants

The type of tooth replacement you opt for will depend on the severity of your tooth loss and the recommendations of your dentist. They will carry out a full assessment of your mouth, carrying out x-rays and scans where necessary to determine the best course of treatment for your individual circumstances. 

More About The Different Tooth Replacement Services Available

With so many different tooth replacement services on offer, it can be daunting when it comes to understanding which one is right for your situation. To help you understand tooth replacement services a little better, here is a brief description of each type:

1. Dentures -- Also known as false teeth, dentures are removable teeth that are fitted to sit on your gum perfectly. In addition to replacing an entire row of teeth, they can also be used to replace single teeth. 
2. Dental Implants -- Dental implants are becoming more and more popular with patients who want to avoid the hassle of removing and cleaning dentures, or who want to improve their smile in the most natural way possible. A titanium implant is screwed into the bone where the tooth once sat and becomes one with the bone so that it cannot be seen above the gumline. 
3. Dentures supported by implants -- These are dentures that are attached to implants in the gum and are similar to dental implants. They are more secure than removable dentures and give a more uniform fit. 

Finding the right tooth replacement option can be daunting at first, but your dentist will explain the different tooth replacement services on offer to you and ensure that you are recommended the most suitable procedure for your individual circumstances.