What are my options to replace a missing tooth?
Should you lose a tooth due to injury, decay, or daily wear and tear, we can correct it with either a bridge or implant. These will alleviate any problems associated with a missing tooth and will restore your smile to its beautiful, full appearance. A bridge uses neighboring teeth as the supportive structure for a porcelain restoration. A dental implant uses a titanium post, which is placed directly into the jawbone to support the natural looking, porcelain restoration. This helps preserve the adjacent teeth and the bone where the missing tooth used to be. At Santa Fe Dental we can help you determine which treatment is right for you.
By replacing missing teeth either with a bridge or implant, you will alleviate the problems associated with missing a tooth and give your smile back its beautiful, full appearance. A bridge is one solution for replacing a tooth. By using neighboring teeth as the supportive structure, Dr. Arevalo places a porcelain restoration into the vacant space, restoring the functionality and look of your smile. A dental implant is also an excellent solution. Dental implants involve the placement of a titanium post directly into the jawbone. Once the post has bonded to the bone, it can act as a new, solid support for a natural looking, porcelain restoration. Implants can replace a single tooth, or an entire set of teeth, offering more function and permanence than traditional dentures.
