Are you self-conscious about your smile?

When you’re walking down the street, did you know that your smile is the first thing a stranger notices about you? That’s right. It’s not your hair, your eyes, or even the way you’re dressed—it’s your smile that takes the center stage. Knowing this, it’s little surprise that many people are self-conscious of their smiles. This can be for a variety of reasons, including genetics, yellowed teeth, or misalignments. Thankfully, restorative dentistry has ways to repair your smile. But what about if the teeth are missing entirely? 

Confidence isn’t the only thing impacted by missing teeth. Having one or more missing teeth can drastically change your mouth’s functionality. It can be harder to chew food properly, which can affect digestion. Oftentimes, it can also make it harder to form words the way you used to.

If you have one or more missing teeth, this likely heavily impacts your day-to-day life. In fact, there’s a chance you are dreading the upcoming summer season. With all of the outings coming up, what can be done to make you want to smile? What if we told you there was a way to solve this problem once and for all? And it might just be done before summer even begins. 

Tooth Replacement Options at CinciSmiles

So what’s the ultimate solution to missing teeth? Well, there’s not just one way to solve this problem. Everyone’s situation is different, so there are different treatment options available.

Dental implants are a permanent, natural-looking solution for missing or severely damaged teeth. These are made of custom crowns attached to a surgically placed post. They operate just like your original teeth. With proper care, they can last you the rest of your life.

Dentures are a quicker option for a restored smile while still providing excellent results. With proper care, no one will even be able to tell you have dentures. Trust us!

Want something that rides the line between the two? Bridges are yet another option for those missing teeth. As the name suggests, these are made by bridging the gap between teeth, restoring that smile to one you can be proud of. These can attach to neighboring implants or the natural teeth.

How long does the process take?

So how long do these different options take? Is it really possible to restore your smile before summer begins?

Yes!

Implants take the longest, so if this is the option that suits your lifestyle the best, be sure to get that consultation scheduled as soon as possible! Your first step will be to get the implant post inserted, which needs time for the area to heal and allow the post to integrate with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration. Once the site has healed, the abutment will be installed, which is what your new prosthetic tooth will attach to.

You will then have another appointment to place a crown that your Milford dentist has designed to blend seamlessly with your smile in both shape and color. Once this is done, the process is complete, and you will have the smile you’ve hoped for. While you are waiting for your implants to be finished, you can use partial dentures to make sure your smile is the best it can be even while you’re healing.

Dentures and bridges are the faster options. Bridges are done in two separate appointments. First, your dentist takes impressions and places a temporary bridge over the prepared teeth. Next, your color-matched bridge (or bridges) are cemented in place. That’s it! It’s easy, quick, and sure to bring back that smile.

Dentures are a tried-and-true method of restoring smiles. If you get implants, you can sometimes wear dentures while you wait for the posts to heal. But if you’re not getting implants, this is an easy way to restore your smile. First, we take 3D impressions of your mouth, which streamlines the process and allows your dentist to get those dentures made quickly without compromising quality or accuracy. Once the dentures are ready, you’ll come into the office so your dentist can ensure your new smile fits well, check that it’s comfortable, and go over home care instructions.

Why act now?

No matter what option suits your lifestyle the best, it’s important to act now if you want to get that smile perfected before the summer. But aesthetics really aren’t the only reason to repair missing teeth. When a tooth is missing, the neighboring teeth naturally shift to fill its position. This misalignment furthers the speech and digestion issues that come with missing teeth. With no tooth root in that space to stimulate the jawbone, your body actually begins to reabsorb bone in that area, which can lead to a sunken-in appearance.

A missing tooth also affects the appearance of your smile and makes it harder to keep the cavities at bay.

So why wait? You don’t want to make the problem bigger by waiting too long. If you are anxious about your teeth, it’s time to schedule a consultation. You deserve to feel confident with that smile!

It’s time to prepare.

Are you ready to enjoy those summer events? It’s time to smile in all of the photos and let your confidence loose! If you’re ready to get started on your smile, the first step is to contact CinciSmiles, your Milford dental care team, and set up a consultation. The sooner you begin, the sooner you can enjoy your perfect smile!