What Are My Tooth Replacement Options?
Missing teeth can impact more than just your smile. They can affect your ability to eat, speak clearly, and maintain proper oral health. Fortunately, there are several ways to restore your smile with long-lasting, natural-looking results. Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, our dentist in Grand Rapids, MI, can help you choose the best solution based on your needs and goals.
Here’s what you need to know about your tooth replacement options at Always a Smile Dental.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are one of the most advanced and durable options for replacing missing teeth. They consist of a titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root. After healing, a custom crown is placed on top to complete the restoration.
Benefits of dental implants:
- Look and feel like natural teeth
- Extremely long-lasting with proper care
- Preserve jawbone density
- Do not rely on surrounding teeth for support
are ideal for individuals with sufficient bone structure and overall good oral health.
Dental Bridges
A traditional dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring to the natural teeth on either side of the gap. These adjacent teeth are crowned to support the false tooth (or teeth) in between.
Benefits of dental bridges:
- Restores your smile and bite
- Quicker than implants
- More budget-friendly
- Fixed in place (not removable)
While bridges do not prevent bone loss and require reshaping of the anchor teeth, they remain a reliable choice for many patients.
Removable Dentures
Dentures are a non-surgical, removable tooth replacement option available in full or partial forms. Full dentures replace an entire arch of missing teeth, while are used when some natural teeth remain.
Benefits of dentures:
- Cost-effective
- Can be made quickly
- Suitable for patients with extensive tooth loss
- Easily removed for cleaning
While dentures offer functional and aesthetic benefits, they may require occasional adjustments and tend to have less stability compared to fixed options.
Schedule a Consultation for Tooth Replacement
Dr. Ronald Olszewski is proud to serve as your trusted . He’s also accepting new patients and would be more than happy to help you explore your tooth replacement options. To schedule a consultation, please call Always a Smile Dental at (616) 949-1700. You may also fill out our online contact form and a member of our team will reach out to you soon.