Missing Teeth
The loss of just a single tooth can set a course that can destroy an entire mouth. Teeth will drift and tip into a space that is created by missing teeth. Just like two gears of a car that are not properly aligned, pretty soon you've got a whole lot of problems.
One of the options would be an implant. This is the replacement of a tooth with a false root that is surgically placed. It is then followed by the careful construction of a crown to replace the missing tooth, to prevent teeth from shifting and thereby causing further tooth loss.
A bridge uses crowns on otherwise healthy opposing teeth across the gap of the missing tooth. These crowns support a "pontic" (artificial tooth) and will support both chewing and normal jawline structure.
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If you suffer from a missing tooth or teeth, please call us to schedule a free consultation at (480) 726-0360.