What Keeps Replacement Teeth Secure?

If you are missing a tooth – or if you have lost several – dental prosthetics can be beneficial to your oral health. Tooth loss can make chewing and biting an uncomfortable experience, while forcing you to put certain teeth under excess strain. Did you know that it can also increase your risk for developing chronic headaches? The awkward adjustments you make to work around a missing tooth, or missing teeth can lead to TMJ problems, which can cause a number of frequent discomforts. Luckily, replacement options can restore your oral health and help prevent the onset of these problems.

How Dental Crowns Keep Your Dental Bridge Supported

A dental bridge is securely placed thanks to assistance from dental crowns – a dental crown will be fitted on each of your neighboring teeth, which lock the bridge in place. Typically, this procedure needs you to attend two visits, as your dentist will need an initial visit to take an impression of your mouth to create the bridge, and prepare you to receive the crowns.

Holding A Tooth In Proper Position With A Dental Implant

With a dental implant, you can enjoy the added security of a prosthetic tooth root, along with your prosthetic tooth. Your jawbone will actually fuse with the implant, which is surgically placed in your tooth socket. A dental crown can be placed over the implant, and enjoy the kind of support keep your natural teeth in place.

Hybrid Dentures

As an alternative to dentures that stay in place thanks to suction, or with adhesive, you can receive dentures locked into place with dental implants. A sequence of mini dental implants will be inserted, and your dentures can be designed to fasten themselves to those implants, for a firm placement.

About The Author

Dr. Brian Evans

Dr. Brian Evans, the current owner of Wager Evans Dental, initially worked as a CPA before transitioning to dentistry to make a greater impact on people's lives. He joined his father-in-law to expand a three-decade-long legacy in the northern Nevada community, eventually taking over the practice. Dr. Evans prioritizes a comfortable environment for his patients and stays at the forefront of dental technology and medical techniques through continuous education and advanced training, focusing on oral and systemic health.

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