Ridgewood Dental Associates

Enjoy a Restored Smile with Treatment for Missing Teeth

Jul 1, 2016 @ 09:00 AM — by Jin Ha Joung
Tagged with: Restorative Dentistry Dental Implants Dental Bridges Dentures

A beautiful smile can instill confidence and pride, but when some teeth are missing, patients may feel self conscious about their appearance. Fortunately, at Ridgewood Dental Associates, we offer a range of restorative dentistry treatments to replace missing teeth, repair dental damage, and restore your confidence. To find out which treatment for missing teeth is right for you, schedule a consultation at our Ridgewood, NJ practice.

Surgical Treatment Options for Missing Teeth

Dental implants are a popular treatment for missing teeth because they provide the most natural look and feel of any treatment. Dental implant treatment requires minor oral surgery, providing superior results to other non-surgical treatments.

Dental implants are small, screw-like, titanium posts that are placed within the jawbone through a small incision made in the gum tissue. Once a dental implant is placed, the jawbone heals around the implant, a process called osseointegration. After the jaw and tissues have firmly healed around the implant, a dental restoration will be attached to restore dental function and appearance. Different types of dental restorations may be paired with dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth. Your restoration options include:

Non-surgical Treatment Options for Restoring Missing Teeth

Some people who suffer from missing teeth may not be suitable candidates for dental implant surgery or would simply prefer not to undergo a surgical procedure to replace their missing teeth. Whatever the case, there are non-surgical treatment options for replacing missing teeth and restoring dental function, including:

Learn More about Your Treatment Options

To learn more about your treatment options for restoring missing teeth, or to discuss your other dental care needs, we welcome you to schedule a consultation with our team at Ridgewood Dental Associates. We look forward to hearing from you.