Losing a tooth or more than one can be way more difficult for people than they ever could have imagined till it happens. At first, it looks like a cosmetic thing, changes how your smile looks in pictures and makes you self-conscious in social situations. But over time, the impact goes far beyond that. Chewing gets a whole lot harder, you start avoiding certain foods, speech gets a little funny in subtle ways, and the bone in your jaw starts to shrink without the stimulation it needs to stay healthy. Here at Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, we understand just how much replacing teeth in Burlington matters to the people who need it. Periodontal Treatments focus on diagnosing and managing gum disease while restoring healthy gum tissue. These specialized treatments remove infection, reduce inflammation, and help protect the bone and tissues that support the teeth.
The good news is there are now more ways than ever to replace missing teeth, and they’re a heck of a lot better than they used to be. What will work best for a particular patient depends on how many teeth are missing, how the surrounding teeth and gumline are looking, how healthy the jawbone is, and what the patient is looking for in terms of lifestyle and personal preferences. We weigh all that up before making any recommendations, because what’s right for one person is not necessarily going to be right for another. All-on-4® is an advanced dental implant technique used to replace a full arch of missing teeth using four strategically placed implants. All-on-4® provides a secure, natural-looking solution that restores both the function and aesthetics of a complete smile.
Dental implants have got to be the most complete and long-lasting solution to replacing missing teeth. They involve putting in a tiny titanium post into the jawbone that over time gets absorbed into the surrounding bone, providing a permanent base for a crown, bridge or full arch restoration, and it all looks and feels uncannily like a real tooth. They don’t need any special TLC beyond normal dental hygiene, and they actually help keep the bone in your jaw healthy. For patients who are a good fit, implants are a solution that will last a good long while if you take care of them.
For people missing multiple teeth or a whole arch of teeth, implant-supported bridges or full arch restorations like All on 4 can be a great option to replace multiple teeth using fewer implants as anchors. These options give you the stability and function of implants without having to put one in for every single missing tooth, which can make treatment a bit more accessible in terms of complexity and expense.
Traditional bridges and partial or full dentures are also still an option in the right situation. Here at Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, we don’t push a particular course of action just because it’s the easiest for us. We recommend what really makes the most sense for the patient based on what they need and what they’re after.
We’re proud to be a practice in Burlington that takes replacing teeth seriously, and we do it with the skill, the attention to detail and the genuine care that such an important treatment deserves. Replacing missing teeth isn’t just about filling a gap in the smile, it’s about getting your eating and speaking back to normal, protecting your long-term oral health and making a person feel like themselves again.
If you’re thinking of exploring your options or just want to get a handle on what’s possible for your situation, reach out to our team at Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics in Burlington and we’ll take a closer look at where you’re at and work with you on a plan that’s right for you.