3-Tooth Solution For A 1-Tooth Problem?

Do you have a missing tooth?
Are you considering the different types of restorative dental procedures available?
Does a dental bridge seem to make the most sense financially?

If you have a missing tooth and want to restore that gap in your mouth, it is important to think about the differences between a dental bridge and a tooth implant.

Dental bridges have replaced teeth for generations of Owensboro dental patients. However, they have some drawbacks:

• They are a 3-tooth solution to a 1-tooth problem – the adjacent teeth must be prepped and crowned to hold the replacement (floating) tooth.
• It is hard to properly clean the small areas under the bridge.
• A dental bridge does not protect against bone recession at the extraction site.

Why does a tooth implant have advantages over a dental bridge?

• It is a 1-tooth solution to a 1-tooth problem.
• It is usually stronger.
• Will curtail the risk of bone recession (as compared to a bridge) because it replaces the tooth root.
• It is usually not as difficult to clean as a dental bridge – lower risk of decay.
• They commonly last longer.
• Dental implants can support a denture or partial denture.

If you need to replace a tooth, talk to your Owensboro dentist about dental financing options. If you settle upon a dental implant, it will probably be less pricey in the long run.

If you want to learn more about dental implants, we invite you to call Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry at 270-683-0620. We are Drs. David Thompson and Vicki Frey, and we are zealous about restoring smiles for our Owensboro area patients with sensational permanent restorations. Call today to schedule a dental implant consultation at our Owensboro office.