Here at Eagle Gate Dental, we believe in providing patients with all the information they need to make sound decisions about their dental health. This focus on straight talk and real solutions is what makes us one of the leading cosmetic, general, and restorative dentistry practices in the Salt Lake City area.

Many patients who come who our practice are missing a tooth or multiple teeth. Let's go over some of the treatment options that will help restore your smile.

The Extent of Your Tooth Loss Will Determine Treatment

When it comes to treating missing teeth, there are plenty of options to consider. Ultimately, the extent of your tooth loss will determine the ideal treatment option for you. People who are missing more teeth will generally benefit from a more advanced appliance to address their tooth loss.

Rest assured that all treatment options will be fully tailored to meet your needs.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are appliances that are designed to replace a few missing teeth in a row. They latch around the teeth adjacent to the tooth gap, ensuring a secure hold. With a bridge in place, a patient can bite, chew, laugh, and smile with renewed confidence. The bridge is rather stable since it's custom-fit to the patient's mouth.

Crown-Supported Dental Bridges

Crown supported dental bridges are fixed in place, which differs from traditional removable dental bridges. This is done by affixing dental crowns on either side of the bridge. The crowns cap the teeth adjacent to the gap, which holds the appliance securely in place.

A crown-supported bridge is far more stable than a removable bridge, which means that there is very little chance of the bridge slipping out of place.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are ideal for people who are missing many teeth in a row. The denture is held in place by bracing around the jawbone structure and gum tissue in the area of the large tooth gap. The hold can be enhanced by using dental adhesives. Partial dentures allow people missing many teeth to eat their favorite foods and smile with confidence again.

Full Dentures

When a person is missing most or all of their teeth, the best option to consider is usually a full denture. Full dentures can replace an entire dental arch, allowing a person to have their favorite foods again and to smile with confidence. In addition, the full denture restores the appearance of the lips and cheeks, which may seem sunken inward if a person is missing many teeth.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are another option for fixed and secure dental appliances. These are artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into the jawbone and gum tissue. These implants fuse with the jawbone and gum tissue, meaning the most secure hold possible for a dental appliance.

Dental implants can be used to secure a full denture, a partial denture, a dental bridge, or even just a single dental crown.

Working with You for Ideal Solutions

As you can see, there are many options for people who are missing many teeth. We will work with you to ensure that you get the treatment you need to restore the beauty of your smile, answering all questions you may have and addressing concerns as well.

Contact Eagle Gate Dental

For more information about treatments for missing teeth and how we can help you have an excellent smile that's health and beautiful, be sure to contact our cosmetic and restorative dentistry practice today. The team at Eagle Gate Dental looks forward to your visit and helping you make the best choices about your dental health.