OPTIONS FOR REPLACING MISSING TEETH

Replacing missing teeth is an important component of our practice of general dentistry. Barrie-area patients who have lost teeth should not hesitate to speak to us about replacement options. Losing a tooth puts you at risk of several significant oral health issues, not the least of which is an increased chance of losing more teeth.

At Chapnick Dental Office, we offer a couple tooth replacement options as part of our general dentistry practice. We’ll help you make the choice with which you are most comfortable.

Your options are:

• Dental bridges: A dental bridge uses healthy teeth to anchor and support a custom-made crown or other imitation tooth. We remove a small amount of enamel from the surrounding teeth, and then cover them with porcelain. This is a traditional general dentistry option that has been in use for decades.
• Dental implants: Dental implants are made from strong, sturdy materials such as titanium and porcelain. We will implant a titanium root in your jaw, then wait until it integrates with the bone. Once it does, we can place a porcelain crown and give you a replacement tooth that is largely indistinguishable from a natural one.

Dental implants have strong, sound foundations and have become a crucial part of general dentistry.

If you live in the Barrie, Ontario area and you have questions about general dentistry and tooth replacement, please contact Chapnick Dental Office today.