When consulting with a dentist about options to replace missing teeth, you may find yourself wondering about the pros and cons for each treatment. In our office, the two common options for replacing one missing tooth is by replacing it surgically with an implant, or non-surgically with a bridge.
We recommend replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant because it does not affect the adjacent teeth. Dental implants are fused to the bone, and offer optimal strength when chewing.
Bridges are another option to replace missing teeth. Crowns are placed on the adja
cent teeth, with a pontic crown in the middle to fill the space of the missing tooth. While bridges can be less costly up front, overtime they are a more-expensive treatment option because if a piece of the bridge breaks, the entire bridge needs to be replaced. The other downside is that the adjacent teeth have to be prepped to support the bridge, and these teeth may be completely healthy and not otherwise need treatment.
No matter what option you choose, consult with us, and we will help educate you with all of the possibilities for your oral health!
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