Have you recently lost one or more teeth? Is it affecting your smile? Missing teeth often cause patients to feel embarrassed and uncomfortable about their smiles. It can adversely impact your daily routine, as speech and diet are affected. Empty spaces left behind by removed teeth, or teeth that have fallen out, can cause infection or other issues if left untreated.
Woodbridge dentist Dr. Joseph Cavallo, DDS, MAGD, offers several replacement options for patients with one or more missing teeth. He can recommend many options and build a treatment plan to address both cosmetic goals and dental health concerns.
Why Replace Missing Teeth?
It is important to replace missing teeth as soon as possible to avoid the development of additional dental health issues. Bone loss in your jaw is one of the greatest threats to vacant spaces left behind. Bone in the jaw begins to deteriorate after a tooth is lost. If not addressed in a timely manner, it will affect the bite and cause the remaining teeth to shift. This can ultimately make tooth replacement a more difficult process and limit treatment options.
What to Expect
Dr. Cavallo will perform a thorough examination of the patient’s entire occlusal system and assess their oral and overall health to determine the best replacement option. Dr. Cavallo uses some of the latest dental technologies and techniques in his Woodbridge, Virginia, dentist’s office. In order to provide lasting, comfortable, and natural-looking results, you will need an initial appointment. We do not recommend unnecessary procedures and always try to work within your budget.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are the most life-like replacements for missing teeth. They are a permanent solution for tooth loss, with a success rate of more than 95%. Dental implants are virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth. Dental implant costs are a major concern for many patients.
It should be noted, however, that dental implants offer the best long-term solution and need the least amount of dental work in the future. While no type of dental restoration is 100% guaranteed, patients with dental implants often experience no maintenance requirements or additional costs.
Dentures and Partial Dentures
Dentures and partial dentures can be a very effective solution for missing teeth. Used for centuries to replace missing teeth, today’s dentures look and feel more like natural teeth than ever before. Dr. Cavallo offers a variety of dentures, including implant-supported dentures, which offer better retention and long-term benefits compared to traditional removable dentures.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. There are many types of dental bridges available, including implant-secured dental bridges, which are permanent and extremely long-lasting.
Schedule a Risk-Free Consultation
Dr. Joseph P. Cavallo, DDS, is your comprehensive dentist in Woodbridge, VA. Replacing missing and lost teeth is one of the most common dental issues we address in our dentist’s office. If you are missing one or more teeth and want to improve your smile, give us a call at(703) 490-5888 or request a consultation online today.