As we prepare for the new year, now is a great time to start thinking about your goals for 2025. Dr. Dexter and his team in Prairie Village, KS are here to help you achieve your oral health goals with restorative treatment options and ways to replace your missing teeth. In today’s blog, we’re here to talk about your prosthetic options to help replace the teeth you may have lost due to accidents, periodontal disease, or other health conditions.
A Way To Bridge The Gap
Dental bridges can be an effective way to replace your missing teeth. As the name suggests, this prosthesis can bridge the gap from your lost pearly whites. To receive your bridge, you will first need an appointment with your dentist to examine your oral cavity. They will take an impression of the area to create your custom made prosthesis. Dental crowns may also be added over the adjacent teeth to help support your restoration. Your prosthetic teeth will be made out of materials such as porcelain or zirconia which can look and feel lifelike. After receiving your new teeth, you will continue your regular oral hygiene routine and biannual checkups to maintain your oral health. Your dentist can teach you how to properly clean around your bridge and gums to maintain your health.
Partial Or Complete Dentures
Dentures can be used to replace several missing dental structures throughout your smile. Your dentures can be either partial or full, depending on your personal needs. A partial set can replace a few missing teeth throughout your mouth but leaves space for your healthy existing pearly whites to remain. A complete set of dentures can replace the entire arch of your lost dental structures. In most cases, your dentures will be removable but fit comfortably to your mouth due to the suction created in your mouth. To take care of this prosthetic option, you may need to clean them daily and continue your regular oral hygiene routine. If you have any questions about your false set of teeth, talk to your dentist.
How Dental Implants Can Help
Dental implants can be used to secure your prosthesis in place. The post is inserted into the jawbone, where it fuses together in a natural process. After you have healed from this procedure, the implant can be connected to a crown, bridge, or dentures. Dental implants offer several benefits over these other options. They stimulate your jawbone, meaning you can retain a strong and healthy jaw for many years to come. The implant can also last for several years and requires minimal additional maintenance.
Talk To Our Team To Learn More
Our prosthetic options can help replace your missing teeth and renew your smile. To learn more, call Dr. Dexter in Prairie Village, KS, today at 913-362-8200.