It can be a devastating occurrence if a tooth is lost due to a physical accident or from poor oral health. At Life Smiles Dental Surgery every action is taken to replace a missing tooth and restore the patient’s smile and mouth structure back to an aesthetic and functional state.

The loss of a tooth can have dramatic consequences on tooth and mouth formation. However, today with the dramatic advancements in the field of Cosmetic Dentistry tooth replacement is now more effective than ever before. Some of the advantages associated with replacing missing teeth include;

• Rebuilding the natural bite
• Decreasing stress on other teeth
• Prevent other teeth from moving out of place
• Deter other teeth tilting from natural place
• Restrict other tooth deterioration
• Increase chewing function
• Improved speech
• Aesthetic smile

The two most common procedures utilised in the replacement of missing teeth are; Bridges or Dental Implants. The decision to implement one or the other of these treatment methods is a choice that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Please consult with us for the best dental procedure for your situation. To read more on Bridges and Dental Implants please view their individual pages on our new site.

If you would like more information on replacing missing teeth, simply fill out our online Enquiry Form or make an appointment with Dr Philip Arndt or Dr Rosemary Restifo.

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