Missing Teeth

Missing teeth can lead to a loss of self-confidence and especially in your smile, as well as difficulty eating and speaking and further issues with your oral health.

We know that living with missing teeth can cause a whole host of problems and difficulties for the patient, as well as affect their smile. This is why, where suitable, we always recommend

replacement, so that we can help ensure you have a happy, healthy smile for years to come.

Why do I have missing teeth?

There are a wide variety of causes when it comes to missing teeth.

Some of the most common include:

• Gum disease
• Advanced tooth decay
• An injury/trauma to the face
• Infection

In some cases, the tooth or teeth may have come loose on its own, while in others the above causes may have led to the need for an extraction.

What kind of oral health issues can missing teeth go on to cause?

• Food and debris getting caught in the gap
• Tooth decay
• Remaining teeth moving/realigning to fill the gap
• Loss of bone density in the jaw
• Changes to the facial structure

What are my replacement options?

• Full dentures
• Partial dentures
• Dental bridge
• Implant retained dentures
• Single tooth dental implant
• All-On-Four/All-On-Six Same Day Teeth