We all know what it's like to lose a tooth. In fact, some of us have even got paid for the loss -- thanks, Tooth Fairy!
While
our baby teeth are supposed to fall out, our permanent teeth are
supposed to be... well, permanent. But sometimes life throws us a curve ball, and between cavities, periodontal disease, and trauma, we end
up losing a tooth. Or teeth.The good news is that if you do
lose a tooth, your dentist Bryan Marshall DDS has a variety of ways to help you. Here are
three treatment options available right now, and a fourth that will be
available in the not-too-distant future.
1) Dentures
Dentures
can be used to replace some or even all of your missing teeth. They
look like real teeth, and you can use them like real teeth.
But
the catch is they're removable. You take your dentures out at night to
let your gums rest, just like you take your shoes off at night to let
your feet rest.
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Dentures have come a long way over the years. It
used to take dentists multiple appointments -- sometimes more than five
-- to get patients fit with them. But now, thanks to new digital
technologies, we can get the same results in fewer visits. When
it comes to replacing missing teeth, dentures will probably give you the
biggest bang for your buck. A well-made denture can last a long time,
and can even be refit to any changes your mouth might undergo. For
example, if you lose another tooth, a new denture tooth can be added to
your old denture as a quick fix.
2) Bridges
A
bridge is a fixture placed over a gap to join two unconnected objects. A
dental bridge is just like that. We put a replacement tooth in the
place of your missing tooth and join it to two crowns on either side.
Here's a helpful illustration from a Toronto clinic.
A bridge might be a great option for you if the teeth on either side
of the space in your mouth need crowns, too. But if those teeth are
healthy, then you might consider other treatment options. After all,
it's always better to leave a healthy tooth alone. Be aware that
there are limits to the size of a bridge. If you're missing six teeth in
a row, a bridge isn't a good option for you because it won't have
enough support midway. Just like a bridge you might drive over, the best
dental bridge is supported at multiple points underneath it.
3) Implants
A dental insert is a titanium sink set the jaw bone that considers a counterfeit tooth to be joined to it.
The American Dental Association prescribes an insert as the standard of consideration to supplant missing teeth. Inserts look and feel like regular teeth, and are a standout among the best strategies we do in dentistry. Not everybody has the capacity get dental inserts, however. A considerable measure can rely on upon a quiet's medicinal history, or the amount of bone is accessible to hold the insert. Your dental specialist can discuss your treatment alternatives with you.
The American Dental Association prescribes an insert as the standard of consideration to supplant missing teeth. Inserts look and feel like regular teeth, and are a standout among the best strategies we do in dentistry. Not everybody has the capacity get dental inserts, however. A considerable measure can rely on upon a quiet's medicinal history, or the amount of bone is accessible to hold the insert. Your dental specialist can discuss your treatment alternatives with you.
4) Stem Cell Therapy
The long run associated with dentistry can be noticed that you appear definitely brilliant!
There are many kinds of older come cellular material obtained in tooth tissues. A few analysts are already competent to work with most of these to develop areas of teeth. The truth is, one analyze could regrow a full tooth root. Analysts were and then competent to implant the main in the jawbone along with located some sort of the queen's along with that. Botox cosmetic injections seemed to be profitable with pigs, and merely a subject of your energy before dentists will be able to make use of the similar cures because of their human being people.
There are many kinds of older come cellular material obtained in tooth tissues. A few analysts are already competent to work with most of these to develop areas of teeth. The truth is, one analyze could regrow a full tooth root. Analysts were and then competent to implant the main in the jawbone along with located some sort of the queen's along with that. Botox cosmetic injections seemed to be profitable with pigs, and merely a subject of your energy before dentists will be able to make use of the similar cures because of their human being people.
There
are also some companies that will extract stem cells from your baby
teeth and wisdom teeth, and store them in a tissue bank for you in case
you need them one day. Dental stem cells have the potential to grow more
than just teeth -- heart tissue, for example, or pancreatic tissue --
so it may not be a bad idea to forego the Tooth Fairy.
No matter
how you may have lost your teeth, just remember that you've got a few
different options when it comes to replacing them. The treatment time
and price will vary based on which option you go with, but your dentist
can go over all of that with you.
In the end, our goal is to help give you the best smile possible.
