We want you to find a tooth replacement option that best fits your smile needs.
Dealing with tooth loss? If so, our Gaffney, SC, dentist Dr. Louis Turnage is here to help restore your smile. Nowadays it’s incredibly easy to replace one, several or even all of your teeth thanks to state-of-the-art technology and advanced dental restorations. Tooth loss is no longer a life sentence for your smile. Of course, choosing the right tooth replacement options can be challenging, and we are here to breakdown the options for you.
Here are some questions to ask yourself,
How many teeth are your missing?
If you are missing all of your teeth our Gaffney, SC, restorative dentist may recommend getting full dentures because this oral prosthetic can easily replace all of your missing teeth. If you have a couple of missing teeth then a dental bridge or an implant may make more sense; however, if you are interested in dental implants and are missing all of your teeth you may still be a candidate for an All-on-4 system in which implants hold your dentures in place.
Are you dealing with significant bone loss?
This is something that a dentist will be able to tell you once they take X-rays of your mouth. After all, tooth loss results in bone loss and the more bone loss someone is dealing with the harder it can be to support a dental implant. While there are ways to rebuild the jawbone to support an implant, those with significant bone loss may want a simpler solution such as dentures or a bridge.
Are you okay with undergoing minor surgery?
In order to get dental implants, you will need to have surgery. This surgery is minor and can be performed right here in our office, but it’s important that patients understand what goes into getting all of these replacement teeth so they can decide whether surgery is something that they are ready to undergo in order to get a permanent tooth replacement or not.
How quickly do you want your new smile?
If time is of the essence, then there are going to be some tooth replacement options that are much faster than others. Since implants offer a lifelong tooth getting one can take several months. If your main goal is to get teeth as quickly as possible then you may want to consider a dental bridge or dentures.; however, those who aren’t in a rush and are interested in a restoration that lasts as long as possible may be great candidates for implants.
If you want to sit down with our Gaffney, SC, family dentist to discuss your tooth replacement options, then call our office today at (864) 489-4708 to schedule a consultation. Tooth loss doesn’t have to change your smile forever. We can help make it right again.
