Dentures are not the only option that an individual has when they make the decision that they would like to get false teeth. New Port Richey residents should know that depending on what teeth someone has that are damaged or removed will help determine what is the best option. Keep in mind that a single tooth can be replaced and that’s it, it doesn’t have to be all the teeth in your mouth such as with dentures. Here are some of the other options that patients may want to consider if they are looking into getting false teeth for themselves.
Dental Bridges
If someone has one or more missing teeth that they would like replaced with false teeth, New Port Richey residents should talk to their dental professional about dental bridges. A Dental bridge is often made of crowns on either side of a missing tooth or a few missing teeth to support false teeth in their place. In some ways, it is best to look at dental bridges as a small section of dentures instead of having your whole mouth fitted with dentures. Dental bridges can help a patient with many of the complications of having missing teeth, such as bite problems, chewing difficulties, and even pain.
Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns are the ideal solution for someone who only has one missing tooth. Typically, dental crowns are common when someone has tooth decay and is trying to salvage the remaining tooth, but they can also be used as false teeth. New Port Richey residents should be made aware that dental crowns can be made from many different materials. Older crowns used to be made out of metal, but today, it is much more common for a dental professional to make dental crowns out of ceramic or porcelain. These materials can be very strong, but what makes them different is they actually look like real teeth, as they can be stained and color matched to look just like other teeth.
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