Losing a tooth isn’t exactly a confidence booster. Whether it was an unfortunate encounter with a rogue olive stone, an attempt at opening a bottle with your teeth (please never do this) or simply the result of dental woes like gum disease or decay, the end result is a noticeable gap where your tooth used to be.
Besides the obvious cosmetic concerns, an untreated missing tooth can cause issues with speech, chewing and even the alignment of your other teeth. Also often causing a domino effect on the other teeth.
Luckily modern dentistry offers plenty of solutions to restore your smile!
The Best Options for Replacing a Missing Front Tooth
Here at Aurora Dental we offer a range of treatments to suit your needs, budget and schedule. Let’s break them down:
- Dental Implants – The Gold Standard
If you’re after a long-term natural-looking replacement dental implants are a solid and sturdy choice. These little marvels of modern dentistry blend seamlessly with your natural teeth providing strength, stability and aesthetics. They can replace a single tooth or even multiple missing teeth.
How It Works:
- We assess if your jawbone is strong enough to support an implant.
- After a few months of healing we fit a custom-made crown that looks just like a real tooth.
Why You’ll Love Them:
✔ Looks and feels like a real tooth
✔ Can last decades with proper care
✔ No impact on neighbouring teeth
✔ No risk of it slipping out mid-conversation!
2. Dentures – The Classic Choice
For those who prefer a removable option dentures have been doing the job for centuries. They’re affordable, effective and restore your ability to chew and speak with confidence.
How It Works:
- We take a precise mould or scan of your mouth.
- A dental technician crafts a custom-made denture just for you.
- You pop it in and flash that winning smile!
Pros & Cons:
✔ Budget-friendly and non-invasive
✔ Quick solution for missing teeth
✖ May require adjustments over time
✖ Can shift when eating certain foods (chewy caramel we’re looking at you!)
3. Implant-Retained Dentures – The Best of Both Worlds
If you like the idea of dentures but hate the idea of them slipping or moving, implant-retained dentures are the next step up. These are securely attached to dental implants offering greater stability and comfort.
Why They’re a Great Choice:
- No more worrying about dentures shifting at inconvenient moments.
- Can last for years with proper care.
- Chewing is much easier than with traditional dentures.
4. Dental Bridges – Bridging the Gap
A dental bridge is another excellent option for filling in the missing tooth gap. It’s essentially a false tooth held in place by crowns on the neighbouring teeth.
The Process:
- Your dentist prepares the teeth adjacent to the gap.
- A custom-made bridge is fitted and cemented into place.
- And just like that…the gap is closed!
Pros & Cons:
✔ Natural-looking and fixed in place
✔ A quicker alternative to implants
✖ Requires filing down adjacent healthy teeth
✖ May need replacing every 5-15 years
Which Option is Best for You?
Choosing the right solution depends on your lifestyle, budget and how quickly you want results. If longevity is your priority dental implants are unbeatable. Prefer something removable? Dentures might be your best bet.
Get In Touch
We believe we have covered everything for now. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact your nearest clinic. We have clinics across Wiltshire, with locations in Corsham, Chippenham, Swindon and Devizes.
Our team is friendly and eager to provide you with all the answers you need for your dental care. We are happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have about taking care of your teeth.
To ensure your teeth’s optimal health, please schedule an appointment with one of our dentists. It is important to book as soon as possible. Book your appointment today.
Email us at – smile@auroradentalclinic.co.uk
Call us at – 01249 846915
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