Although keeping a natural tooth is always preferable, a dental extraction can sometimes be necessary. For instance, one of your teeth might be too damaged or weakened to repair. However, getting a tooth removed does not mean you have to live forever with a gap in your smile. By working with Dr. Matthew Bridges at our Duncan, OK, office, you can choose the one perfect for your needs.
Had a dental extraction recently or a long time ago? Call us to make an appointment to talk about post-dental extraction choices.
Dental Implants Can Fill Missing Teeth Spaces
Considered a gold standard in fixed missing tooth replacement solutions, dental implants are one way to complete your smile after a dental extraction. Comprised of a titanium-based post, an abutment device, and a dental crown prosthetic, dental implants remain in place for years. With proper care and regular dental appointments, you can expect them to look beautiful and natural.
What are the benefits to choosing a dental implant?
Call our office today for a consultation on dental implants. If you are a candidate for the procedure, Dr. Bridges can help you plan for this safe treatment.
Dental Bridges Can Span a Smile Gap
Another post-dental extraction option for patients may be a dental bridge. Like a dental implant, a dental bridge fills the gap formed by a missing tooth or teeth. However, it is not surgically implanted under the gums in the jawbone. Instead, the adjacent teeth are prepared as “anchors” for a prosthetic tooth made of ceramic or porcelain. When placed, the dental bridge should last many years and look completely natural.
Although a dental bridge appliance does not stimulate the jawbone like a dental implant does because the bridge sits above–not in–the jawbone, it still offers several advantages for patients with missing teeth:
Are you ready for a dental bridge after you have healed from your dental extraction? Dr. Bridges can help you decide during your next consultation.
Dentures Can Be Right for a Full Missing Arch
Did your dental extraction leave you without any teeth in your upper or lower arch? You could always be fitted for traditional dentures.
Dentures have been available for generations. Thanks to advances in restorative dentistry, they are more comfortable and lifelike than in past decades. If you are interested in learning about fixed dentures, rather than those that stay in the mouth with the help of adhesive products, you may want to explore the possibility of getting implant-supported dentures.
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A Dental Extraction Is a Beginning, Not an End
Having a dental extraction can be a difficult choice. However, the treatment can open the doors for you to have a healthier smile. Talk to Dr. Bridges about services he offers for patients who are missing one or more teeth by making an appointment at our Duncan, OK, dental office today.
