Missing Teeth Encinitas
A Healthy & Complete Smile Has So Much to Offer
Even having just one missing tooth puts you at a very big disadvantage, but when multiple teeth are lost, it makes matters even worse. Eating will become challenging, speaking clearly won’t be as easy, and believe it or not, your entire oral health is at risk—all while your smile’s appearance is impacted. The good news is that our team at Encinitas Dental Art is here to help. We offer a variety of solutions for replacing missing teeth, including dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants. To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact our office!
Why Choose Encinitas Dental Art for Replacing Missing Teeth?
- Implant Placement & Restoration Done Right Here
- Several Flexible Payment Options Available
- Whole-Body, Comprehensive Dental Approach
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are ideal for patients who are missing one or a few teeth along the same arch. This restoration does exactly what you’d think, given its name—it forms a “bridge” to fill in the gap. It does this with the help of two dental crowns that are placed on teeth adjacent to the gap, which are connected by a row of pontics, or replacement teeth.
Dental Implants
Dental implants refer to small titanium posts that can be surgically placed beneath a patient’s gumline, directly into their jawbone. Since titanium can fuse with bone tissue, this allows these posts to serve as replacement tooth roots. From there, a custom-made dental restoration can be attached on top to restore the functional portion of the teeth. Since the posts provide outstanding support for the restoration, as well as prevent further bone loss in the jaw, dental implants are considered the gold standard for replacing lost teeth.
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Dentures
When most patients think about replacing lost teeth, dentures are the type of restoration that comes to mind first. These tried-and-true prosthetics have helped countless generations of patients, and they can be designed differently based on the number and location of missing teeth. Traditional dentures require muscle control and adhesives to remain in place. Today, many patients choose to have their dentures supported by implants for enhanced stability and function.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Full mouth reconstruction is a comprehensive solution for patients missing multiple teeth or experiencing extensive dental damage and decay. It’s a customized approach that combines different restorative treatments to rebuild oral function, comfort, and aesthetics across the whole smile, as its name implies. Our team carefully plans out each phase of the treatment to ensure results that look and feel natural, not to mention, bolster your oral health and improve your quality of life.