In the United States, 40 million people have lost all their teeth. However, if you lose even a single tooth, it’s best to replace it. Fortunately, several options, such as dental implants or bridges, are available to make you and your mouth feel whole again.
Dental implant specialist Danny Jeon, DMD, keeps you smiling with a range of options for missing teeth at his office in Tucker, GA.
It’s crucial to replace missing teeth to:
Dr. Jeon helps you choose the best solution to look and feel as natural as possible.
Dr. Jeon offers a variety of choices to replace your missing teeth, including:
This long-term solution requires a couple of visits over several months. We surgically implant a post, which serves as the root, into your jawbone. Then, Dr. Jeon screws in an abutment, which extends above the gumline. Finally, he attaches a crown, which looks and acts like a real tooth.
Dr. Jeon places an artificial tooth in the middle of a dental bridge, which he affixes on either side to a regular tooth for support.
We create a partial or full denture, which replaces an entire arch of missing teeth. We also use implant-supported dentures that attach to your jaw like regular implants when several teeth in a row are absent.
Losing a tooth, whether through injury or another issue, can be traumatic. When we lose a tooth as an adult, it may indicate:
Genetics not only determine eye color and physique but may also indicate a propensity for losing teeth. Other risk factors include:
One of the most essential ways to maintain your teeth is through good oral hygiene. We recommend brushing at least twice daily with a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, flossing, wearing a mouth guard during contact sports, and getting regular teeth cleanings and dental exams.
Losing a tooth is no laughing matter. It may affect your self-esteem and cause an array of physical issues, from jaw pain to shifting teeth.
If you’re faced with missing teeth or other dental issues, Dr. Jeon can help. Simply call our office at (678) 233-2945 or book an appointment online today.
