Last month, we blogged about the reasons you may need a tooth extraction. As your dentist in East York, at Dental Care Group, we also have ways to restore your teeth if your tooth extraction left you with a gap in your smile that changes how well you chew, speak, and feel around other people. Another consideration is that spaces left by tooth extractions can cause surrounding teeth to drift, change your bite, encourage cavities, and spoil your smile. You’ll often want to replace that missing tooth.
Dental Bridge
If you have healthy teeth on either side of space left by a tooth extraction, a bridge might be a good choice for you. A false tooth (called a pontic) is connected to one or two crowns, which are permanently attached to the teeth on either side of the gap. The replacement tooth or teeth, plus one or two crowns are called a dental bridge.
Dentures & Partial Dentures
Dentures are removable, custom-fitted replacement teeth that are crafted from strong, durable materials like acrylic resin which can be reinforced with porcelain or metal. There are two main types of dentures: full and partial. Full (or complete) dentures replace an entire arch of teeth and can be placed on your upper, lower, or both arches to replace all of your teeth in one convenient oral appliance. Partial dentures replace just your missing teeth when you still have healthy teeth. If you’ve had many tooth extractions, dentures could be the choice for you.
Dental Implants
An implant is a replacement tooth root and crown that permanently replaces the lost tooth – or teeth. It acts just as your tooth roots do and anchor your teeth in place, allowing you to eat the foods you love without worrying that your dentures will slip or click – and they don’t require any special care, as with a dental bridge. Simply treat it like your natural teeth for a long-lasting solution to tooth extractions.
At Dental Care Group, we have many options to help you prevent dental issues – and repair them if they do arise. Our kind and compassionate team is dedicated to creating an experience that puts you in control of your care and treatment options. If you’re in any kind of dental pain at all, let us help you get out of pain. And if you need a new dentist in East York to help you stay healthy and prevent dental issues, or rejuvenate your smile with cosmetic options, we’re here to help you make your unique smile dreams come true. Contact us today – and let us help you gain control of your oral health and love your smile.
Yours in excellent dental health,
Dr. Christina Binert, your dentist in East York
Dr. Chris Binert graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1983, with honors. She has been a member of the Ontario Dental Association and the Canadian Dental Association since her graduation.
Dr. Binert is currently an instructor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, and has taught there for over 25 years. She is currently the Director of the Dental Care Group.