You may not realize how important having a complete smile and the impact it has on your daily life really is even though missing teeth can create a variety of challenges in performing everyday tasks, affecting not only oral function but also one’s self-confidence. Dr. Caye and his team’s dedication to providing effective tooth replacement options demonstrates our commitment to helping patients regain their smiles and overall quality of life.
Exploring tooth replacement options is essential when keeping natural teeth isn’t feasible. Here’s a breakdown of the options we offer at Premier Dental in Lee’s Summit to help restore your missing tooth:
Losing teeth can be frustrating and upsetting. Thankfully, there are two wonderful options that can bring your smile, and your dental health, all together and looking beautiful. These options are dentures and dental implants, but what’s the difference between the two? Let’s dive into what you need to know to make the best decision for yourself: Dentures vs Dental Implants.
Dentures have long been a tooth replacement option, as they are removable teeth designed to replace missing teeth and keep your mouth healthy. Dentures make it easier to speak and eat and improve the overall appearance of your smile. Dentures also help prevent your facial muscles from “sagging”.
There are two categories of dentures, complete dentures and partial dentures.
There is an array of reasons that cause people to lose their teeth. Ailments such as gum disease, tooth decay, or direct injury to the mouth can cause teeth to dislodge from the mouth. For people who have lost their original teeth, dentures serve a much-needed function. They help to improve appearance and the way people eat or speak.
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