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Options for tooth replacement- implants, dentures and bridges

So many adults lose one or more of their teeth because of an oral disease or injury. Missing teeth make it hard to chew food and impact the person’s self-esteem. This is why seeing a cosmetic dentist Brampton about tooth replacements is important for maintaining oral health. Dental implants: Implants are synthetic tooth roots that a dentist inserts inside your jaw to replace any lost teeth. Inserting a dental implant involves surgical setting of a metal post in the bone under the gums. Replacement tooth, known as a crown, is then attached to the post. In instances where you may be missing several natural teeth, dental implants can be utilized in conjunction with dentures or bridges for making these replacements secure. Implants are the preferred replacement option of dentists as they have no effect on the adjacent teeth. Implants also feel and look like natural teeth, and are safer than removable dentures. Dental bridges: Dental bridge, also known as fixed partial ...

Replacing natural teeth with removable dentures

Dentures are regarded as one of the most common ways of replacing lost teeth. If ever you lose your teeth, a sense of self-consciousness may engulf you. Missing teeth may also start affecting your health. Partial and full dentures are the right solution for replacing missing projections and restoring oral health. What dentures really are? Most people have a fair idea of what dentures are but they are unable to completely understand how these dentures work. Dentures have a gum-like base made out of plastic that fits on the bones of the patient’s mouth. Artificial teeth protrude from the base, functioning and looking just like natural teeth. The dentures are held in place through suction and before sleeping at night the dentures are cleaned and removed. It is extremely important that the dentures are properly fitted or they may end up malfunctioning and affecting oral health. Wearing the right dentures necessitates some adjustment, but a lot of people find they are the righ...

Options for tooth replacement- implants, dentures and bridges

So many adults lose one or more of their teeth because of an oral disease or injury. Missing teeth make it hard to chew food and impact the person’s self-esteem. This is why seeing a cosmetic dentist Brampton about tooth replacements is important for maintaining oral health. Dental implants : Implants are synthetic tooth roots that a dentist inserts inside your jaw to replace any lost teeth. Inserting a dental implant involves surgical setting of a metal post in the bone under the gums. Replacement tooth, known as a crown, is then attached to the post. In instances where you may be missing several natural teeth, dental implants can be utilized in conjunction with dentures or bridges for making these replacements secure. Implants are the preferred replacement option of dentists as they have no effect on the adjacent teeth. Implants also feel and look like natural teeth, and are safer than removable dentures. Dental bridges: Dental bridge, also known as fixed partial d...