Excluding the wisdom teeth, there are 28 adult teeth in total, all of which play an important role in distributing the forces of the bite and keeping the entire smile properly aligned. Even one missing tooth can disrupt the delicate balance of your mouth, so what can you do to make sure the gap is filled in a timely manner? Call Stone Street Dental to learn more about the reliable, long-lasting options to replace missing teeth that Greenville dentist, Dr. Garrad, can use to repair and refresh your smile.
Why Choose Stone Street Dental For Tooth Replacement?
In-house placement of dental implants
A friendly, highly experienced team
Dental insurance-friendly dental office
Dental Bridges
Check the teeth on either side of the gap in your smile; are they still healthy? If so, then you may be eligible for a dental bridge. This type of restoration can be used to replace a single tooth or several consecutive teeth. We can make a bridge out of a pair of crowns and one or more false teeth. The crowns are attached to your natural teeth, while the false teeth fill in the space. Not only does this restore the appearance and balance of your smile, but it also prevents dental drift and can reduce the risk of gum disease.
Dentures
Have you lost numerous teeth? A denture can be a quick, affordable way to replace them all at once. The acrylic base will be designed to fit comfortably in your mouth and blend in with the gums, and the teeth will be fully personalized to be as natural-looking as possible. We can give you full dentures to replace your entire upper or lower arch, but if there are still enough healthy teeth that are worth keeping, we can also offer partial dentures.
Dental Implants
Bridges and dentures don’t have roots like your real teeth do, and as such, they won’t function exactly the same way as a natural smile. That’s what makes dental implants so revolutionary—they can be placed in the jaw and act as new “roots” for various restorations, keeping them in place while also providing the jaw stimulation and blood flow. Thanks to Dr. Garrad’s training, we’re able to place dental implants right here instead of sending you to a specialist.
The Consequences Of Leaving Teeth Missing
When a tooth is lost and not replaced, several problems develop over time. Adjacent teeth begin drifting into the empty space, the opposing tooth over-erupts without contact, bite alignment shifts and creates uneven wear, the jawbone beneath the missing tooth resorbs from lack of stimulation, and facial contours change as bone loss progresses.
These consequences compound over time, making treatment more complex and costly the longer tooth replacement is delayed.
Choosing The Right Replacement Option
Each tooth replacement option has distinct advantages depending on your clinical situation, budget, and long-term goals. Dr. Garrad evaluates the extent of tooth loss, the health of surrounding teeth, bone volume and density, and your preferences to recommend the most appropriate treatment.
Dental implants offer the most comprehensive long-term solution because they prevent bone loss and function like natural teeth. Bridges are appropriate when adjacent teeth are healthy, and preservation of those teeth is acceptable. Dentures provide an economical solution for extensive tooth loss and can be upgraded to implant-supported dentures for improved stability.
Restore Function & Confidence
At Stone Street Dental, Dr. Garrad provides tooth replacement options with the clinical expertise, quality materials, and personalized attention that deliver lasting results. Whether you’re missing one tooth or an entire arch, we have solutions that restore both function and confidence.
Call our Greenville, TX office or book online to schedule your tooth replacement consultation.