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Replacement of Missing Teeth

If you are missing one or more teeth, you might be most worried about how it looks. A missing tooth is the most visible cosmetic problem with a smile, but it’s also a threat to your oral health, including your remaining teeth. Replacing a missing tooth is so important that we offer multiple options so you can get the replacement that is best for you.  
 
To learn more about tooth replacement options in Hawkesbury, please call (02) 4501 7930 or book an appointment today with a cosmetic dentist at Riverlands Dental in North Richmond.
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Why Replace a Missing Tooth

If you have lost one or more teeth, it’s important to replace them. If you don’t, you can experience:

  • Drifting Teeth
  • Difficulty Cleaning Teeth
  • Damage to Neighboring Teeth
  • Additional Tooth Loss
  • Negative Emotions from People
  • Negative Self-Image
  • Sadness or Depression
 
All your teeth provide support for one another. When one is missing, the others can tilt and drift. As teeth move, creating irregular spaces and gaps, you can get more food stuck in them, and it can be hard to keep your teeth clean.
 
The support from neighboring teeth also helps divide the force of biting and chewing. Without support from its neighbors, teeth are more likely to chip and crack, especially as they tilt out of position–teeth are strongest straight up and down. Between the cleaning challenge and extra forces, a missing tooth makes you more likely to lose additional teeth.
 
And, of course, there is the cosmetic problem of a missing tooth. People make many negative judgements about people who are missing teeth. These judgements can interfere with your personal and professional relationships.

The most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease. People also lose teeth to decay (cavities) and trauma. Recreational sports are a common cause of tooth loss, so we recommend a mouthguard! 

Tooth loss is common in Australia. Adults age 15 and over lost an average of about 5 teeth and 12% had inadequate dentition (less than 21 teeth) in New South Wales. 

Tooth Replacement Options

As important as it is to replace missing teeth, it’s good to have different ways to replace them. We offer many options to help you find the right tooth replacement for you. Choose from: 

 
Removable Dentures are artificial teeth set in a base that sits on your gums. These are the oldest option, and the cheapest. But they’re also the least attractive, least functional, and offer the least protection for your remaining teeth. 
 
Dental Bridges are replacement teeth supported by crowns over your natural teeth. They look good and function well. They last longer than removable dentures, but may shorten the life of supporting teeth.
 
Dental Implants are replacement teeth supported by artificial roots. They look and function like natural teeth. They are the best for protecting your natural teeth, and they can last a lifetime with proper care. 
 
All-on-4™ Treatment Concept can replace an entire arch of teeth with just four implants. You can get your replacement teeth in one day, and they have excellent success and durability.
 
Implant-Retained Dentures can use as little as two implants to stabilize loose dentures. You won’t have a full strength bite, but you won’t have to worry about your dentures coming out when you talk or laugh. 
 
Prettau Implant dentures are a premium implant denture solution made with strong, attractive advanced ceramics. A very durable, but expensive solution. 
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Which Option Is Right for You?

If you’re facing the loss of one or more teeth — or if you’ve lost teeth in the past — we can help you find the right tooth replacement option for you.
 
To learn more, book an appointment today with a Hawkesbury cosmetic dentist at Riverlands Dental in North Richmond.
 
Disclaimer: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
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