Why You Need a Solution for Missing Teeth

Tooth loss can have a major impact on your life, affecting the appearance of your smile, your ability to eat and speak, and your confidence. Full-arch dental implants are one treatment option for missing teeth that could be just what you’re looking for to reclaim your quality of life.

Most people deal with missing teeth at some point in their lives. If you are missing any teeth, it’s important to seek treatment and find out what your options are. Restorative treatments provide numerous benefits for anyone who is missing most or all of their teeth. 

Eat and Speak Naturally 

These treatments allow you to eat naturally again. Without teeth, your diet is severely restricted. Various restorations allow you to chew much more naturally and expand your dietary options.

Teeth are also important for natural speech. Patients without teeth are unable to make certain sounds and can struggle to communicate effectively. Restorative treatment fixes this by greatly improving speech in a way similar to that of natural teeth.

Grow Your Confidence

Of course, your confidence is also a major factor. Anyone with missing teeth can feel self-conscious about it. Replacing those spaces provides you with a bright, full smile that you’re ready to share with the world.

Protect Your Health Long Term

Treatment for missing teeth also focuses on your long-term oral health. When most or all of your teeth are missing, your jawbone will begin to deteriorate. This is because without the resistance created by natural tooth roots, the jawbone isn’t stimulated and begins to shrink, which leads to a sunken facial appearance and other complications.

Some restorative options actually prevent jawbone deterioration. These provide better long-term oral health outcomes and leave the door open for more treatment options in the future.

Your Restoration Options

There are plenty of options available for patients who have missing teeth. The specific treatment option that’s right for you will vary depending on the number of missing teeth, your health history, and your current oral health status.

Dental Implants and Bridges

For individual missing teeth, both dental implants and bridges provide solutions. A bridge is often appropriate when several teeth are missing in a row. It attaches to the two natural teeth on either end of the span, creating a bridge over the gap. Patients opt for implants when they want to replace those teeth individually or avoid cutting down healthy teeth as they would for a bridge.

Partial and Full Dentures

Partial dentures are another versatile option. These are removable replacements for several teeth in a row or multiple teeth that are missing in different parts of the arch. They help restore the look of your smile and prevent other teeth from shifting into the gaps left behind.

Dentures are great for patients missing all of their teeth. These removable replacements provide a full smile but also have some undesirable aspects: They can shift and rub sore spots because they aren’t fixed to anything and simply sit on the gums. Snap-in implant-supported dentures solve these problems.

Full-Arch Dental Implants

Full-arch dental implants are an ideal treatment option for patients missing all of their teeth. Four to six dental implant posts support a full arch of teeth, so the restoration of the upper and lower arches provide a complete smile.

This full-arch restoration relies on dental implants for support, so you must have a strong, healthy jawbone. Bone graft surgery can help augment the jawbone to allow for dental implants in some cases where teeth have been missing for a while and bone loss is already present.

The Benefits of Full-Arch Dental Implants

Full-arch dental implants have certain advantages over other options. For example, they’re easier to care for than dentures because you don’t have to remove them to get them clean. You can instead stick with an easy-to-follow oral hygiene routine.

They also offer excellent biting strength and don’t slip when you chew, allowing for more natural eating. Additionally, you avoid the irritation that comes from dentures slipping and rubbing against your gums.

Full-arch dental implants also help prevent jawbone deterioration. The dental implants fuse with the jawbone and provide similar pressure to natural tooth roots. This reduces the risk of jawbone deterioration over the years.

Full-arch dental implants can restore your smile for good.

If you’re missing most or all of your teeth, then full-arch dental implants could be the right solution. 

At The Tooth Doc, we are committed to putting our patients first. Our dedicated team provides you with the highest-quality care in a welcoming environment, gladly taking steps to ease any dental anxiety you may have. We’ll evaluate your individual needs and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique smile.

To find out whether full-arch dental implants are right for you, reach out to The Tooth Doc today to schedule an evaluation.