Flower Mound Dentistry Provider Describes Tooth Replacement Options

Flower Mound TX – “There really is no reason to continue to live with missing teeth,” notes Flower Mound  dentistry provider  Dr. Jonathan Golab. Simply leaving a gap can cause further tooth loss, inadequate digestion due to a reduced ability to chew, and accelerated wear to your other teeth if you need to chew on only one side, which may also cause “jaw-joint” problems. “Replacing them can be very beneficial, and involve minimal risk,” observes Flower Mound dental clinic dentist Dr. Jonathan Golab. We live in the most technologically advanced era of dentistry, which allows us to restore teeth with the greatest of ease and best aesthetics.

Dental Implants: These are “artificial roots” made of titanium that a surgeon places within your jawbone. A restorative dentist then puts a crown over the implant. “We recently replaced my dad’s missing tooth with an implant,” says Dr. Golab, a Flower Mound dental implant provider. “He was quite skeptical about the entire process, but in the end, he was amazed at how easy it was to do.” The implant behaves and feels like a real tooth while maintaining the bone in your jaw like a tooth does. They usually last a lifetime. Their cost is similar to bridge’s. Surgery is required, although it’s very routine. Dental Bridges: They can be all ceramic or ceramic-metal. These are “fixed” or “cemented” replacements for your missing tooth that fit over the teeth on either side of the gap, holding a fake tooth between them. The procedure can be completed in just a couple weeks. But, traditional bridges require the dentist to grind your teeth into tiny pegs. You cannot floss your teeth like you usually do. Your jaw bone will shrink over time in the spot where you’re missing your tooth – and you may possibly need a bone graft in the future and a new bridge.