5 Options for Replacing Lost or Damaged Teeth

Whether it’s due to injury, decay, or simply the result of aging, losing one or more teeth can be a very traumatic experience. Fortunately, there are many options available today to restore your smile and help you regain your confidence. Here, we'll take a look at five of the most popular treatments for restoring damaged or missing teeth.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically inserted into the jawbone and act as an artificial tooth root. The dental implant is then topped with a crown that looks and functions just like a natural tooth. Dental implants are an effective and permanent solution for replacing missing teeth and restoring your smile. Plus, they can last for decades with proper care!

Dentures

Dentures are removable prosthetic teeth that snap into place over the gums. Traditional dentures have been around for centuries, but today’s dentures are much more comfortable and lifelike thanks to advances in technology. Dentures come in both partial (for those who only need some teeth replaced) and full (for those who need all their teeth replaced) varieties. Depending on how well the denture fits, you may need to periodically adjust them to ensure they remain comfortable.

Bridges

A bridge is a false tooth (or multiple false teeth) supported by two dental crowns on either side of the gap caused by a missing tooth or teeth. The two crowns hold the false tooth in place without any effort from you! Bridges can be used to replace one or several consecutive missing teeth in order to restore your smile and make eating easier once again.

Inlays/Onlays

Inlays and onlays are custom-made porcelain pieces created in a laboratory specifically for each individual patient's mouth. Inlays fit inside the cusps of the tooth while onlays extend onto one or more cusps of the tooth depending on its shape. Both types of porcelain restorations provide an aesthetically pleasing alternative to metal fillings when repairing damaged back molars and premolars. Plus, because they're made from porcelain rather than metal, they won't corrode over time like traditional fillings do!

Teeth are an important part of our lives and our health. They help us eat, speak, and smile. When we lose a tooth or have one that is damaged, it can be devastating. There are options available to help you replace your lost or damaged teeth so that you can get back to living your life. Talk to your dentist about which option is best for you. At Robstown Smiles, we offer dental implants, dentures, bridges, and more. We will work with you to find the best solution for your needs. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment.