Replace Missing Teeth Santa Fe
Address the Troublesome Gaps in Your Grin
It’s easy to take for granted just how important having a complete smile is—even having just one missing tooth can pose quite a few problems for you, including trouble eating, speaking, and needless to say, smiling! Dr. Zhang knows this, which is why he and his team are standing by with a wide range of tooth replacement options. If you’re ready to address the gaps in your grin, don’t wait to contact our Santa Fe dental office today to start replacing your missing teeth.
Why Choose Juniper Dental for Replacing Missing Teeth?
- Skilled and Experienced Dental Staff
- All-on-4 Dental Implants Available
- Realistic, Natural-Looking Replacement Options
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are ideal for replacing one or a few missing teeth in a row; as their name implies, they “bridge” the gap left by lost teeth. They can be secured using dental crowns on the healthy remaining teeth adjacent to the gap, or they can be attached to dental implants for a sturdier foundation. A row of false teeth, referred to as “pontics,” are used to fill the gap; these look and feel similar to your real teeth.
Dentures
Dentures are one of the most recognizable tooth replacement options around, having assisted countless generations of patients with varying degrees of tooth loss. They’re made from lifelike materials that are durable enough to withstand biting and chewing, and they feel very similar to natural teeth. Traditionally, dentures rely on suction and adhesives to remain in place, but they can now be attached to dental implants for an even sturdier and lasting solution.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are considered the gold standard when it comes to replacing missing teeth. The implants themselves are small, titanium rods that are directly placed into the patient’s jawbone, where they serve as a substitute root system for a custom-made restoration. Since the implant posts can fuse with the jawbone, they offer increased stability as well as healthy stimulation for the patient’s jaw, which is something that other solutions cannot offer. Better yet, dental implants can last for several decades under healthy circumstances.