Losing Your Smile?
Get It Back, And Much More
If you’ve lost teeth or are about to have some extracted, you’re facing many new limitations. You might only be able to eat soft foods because eating anything else causes you discomfort. You might not be able to speak clearly and naturally. The idea of smiling might embarrass you—especially if the missing teeth are in your smile zone. Your face may even take on a sunken, aged appearance if your tooth loss leads to bone recession.
The good news is that you have many solutions to recover your smile, including dental bridges and dental implants, which offer the function and esthetics of real teeth, jaw protection, and unequaled longevity. You may be surprised at how quickly you’re able to eat, speak, laugh, and smile again once your teeth are replaced by our team at Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants. If you have failing or missing teeth in Miami, FL, reach out to us. We’ll help you find the tooth replacement solution you need for a complete, confident, and healthy smile!
Life With Missing Teeth
A limited diet
Speech difficulties
Decreased self-confidence
Jawbone loss
Sunken facial appearance
Why Replace Damaged Or Missing Teeth?
If treatments like root canals, gum disease therapy, and restorative dentistry are ineffective, damaged, infected, and failing, teeth should be removed to protect–your dental health–and even your systemic health! Unless they’re wisdom teeth or extra teeth that are causing overcrowding in your mouth, most teeth should be replaced after removal. Apart from the ways tooth loss can decrease your quality of life, it can also trigger a sort of “domino effect” in your health. Without natural tooth roots stimulating healthy bone growth, your bone will begin to deteriorate beneath the empty tooth socket. This will spread and can even lead to additional tooth loss in adjacent teeth. Replacing your tooth before the extensive bone loss can occur will help prevent unnecessary additional harm, as well as the need for bone grafting procedures. If your bone is stable enough or has received bone reconstructive treatment, you’ll have the option between dental bridges, dentures, and dental implants for your new, complete smile.
Permanently Fix Your Bad or Missing Teeth in A Single Visit
Solutions From A Tooth Replacement Specialist
As a specialist, our periodontist is uniquely qualified to replace missing teeth and any resulting bone and soft tissue loss. Periodontists are known for being gum experts, but also receive extensive training in complex bone grafting techniques and a wide range of tooth replacements, including dental implants. Along with expertise in restorative solutions for missing teeth, our periodontist has the unique training in soft tissue treatments that will optimize the natural esthetics as well as the function, of your new smile. No matter how many missing teeth in Miami, FL you have, our periodontist and dental team are here to help!
Remedies For Missing Teeth
Dental Implants With A Fixed Tooth Replacement
The best overall tooth replacement option available today is dental implants. They are the most natural-looking solution, and with proper care, they can last decades! Dental implants can replace one tooth, multiple teeth or a full arch of teeth. Comprised partly of titanium, dental implants replace tooth roots to protect your jawbone – and thus, your facial shape – from deterioration. What’s more, they allow you to eat anything you want—hard foods, sticky foods, chewy foods, and whatever your favorites might be.
Implant-Supported Removable Dentures
For stability, dentures can be anchored in your jawbone by dental implants. Implant-supported dentures won’t slip out of place or irritate your gums, but they do need to be removed daily for cleaning. Implant-supported dentures not only offer healthy bone stimulation, which prevents bone loss, but they also help increase your confidence!
Dental Bridge
In the event that dental implants are not a good option for you, dental bridges are a suitable alternative. For one missing tooth or a series of missing teeth, dental bridges are frequently the first solution many patients think of. Dental bridges are made of a series of crowns that span the gap left behind by tooth loss. Requiring one or more adjacent teeth (called the abutment teeth) as the foundation of the bridge, this solution requires us to remove some enamel from the adjacent teeth in order to place the dental bridge in Miami, FL. Once placed, this esthetic solution prevents any shifting of adjacent teeth.
Removable Dentures And Partials
Dentures are a time-tested, economical solution to tooth loss. They fit over your gums and stay in place using suction or adhesive creams but must be removed daily. They fit over your gums and stay in place using suction or adhesive creams but need to be removed daily for cleaning. Dentures are often unstable and can become uncomfortable when speaking and eating. You can have full or partial dentures; full dentures cover entire arches of teeth, essentially replacing all your teeth, while partial dentures take the place of a few missing teeth in a row or throughout an arch. As with bridges, this solution does not prevent bone loss, so in the future, it will require adjustments or additional treatment as the bone recedes. You may also find this solution uncomfortable.
Tooth Replacement Options At A Glance
Dental Bridges
Fixed
Last 5+ years
Attached to the abutment tooth/teeth
Do not prevent jawbone loss
Greater food choices
Dentures & Partials
Removable
Last 5+ years
May require adhesives
Do not prevent jawbone loss
Limited food choices
Implant Supported Dentures
Removable or fixed
Last 10+ years
Attached by implants
Limit jawbone loss
Greater food choices
Dental Implants
Fixed for unmatched stability
Last decades
Attached by implants
Prevent jawbone loss
Unlimited food choices
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Missing or Failing Teeth FAQs
Why do I have missing or failing teeth?
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease infects gums and surrounding tissues. Without proper treatment, the infection erodes bone and gum support, eventually causing teeth to loosen and fall out. The common cause of gum disease is poor oral hygiene, although smoking, hormonal imbalances, and uncontrolled systemic illnesses heighten its risk.
Other causes of tooth loss include:
- Large cavities
- Accidents, including knocks, falls, and sports injuries
- Severe teeth grinding (bruxism)
- Poor genetics
Over time, tooth loss has been considered an older person’s issue, but it affects persons of all ages, including those in their teenage years or early 20s. The good news is that your Miami periodontist has several options to replace your missing teeth.
Why should I replace my missing teeth?
Your teeth work as a set, and losing even one has far-reaching consequences for your oral health and confidence. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone underneath can shrink (resorb) because it’s no longer stimulated by chewing. Over time, this bone loss can lead to reduced jaw function and a sunken facial appearance.
The teeth next to a gap may also drift out of position, causing bite problems and putting extra pressure on the remaining teeth. Additionally, missing teeth affect your confidence and how you chew, smile, and speak. We recommend replacing your missing tooth (teeth) with reliable solutions like dental implants.
How do dental implants replace missing or failing teeth?
Dental implants are our top choice for replacing missing teeth. An implant is a biocompatible titanium post surgically placed in the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or denture. Their versatility allows dental implants to provide practical solutions for missing teeth or full mouth restorations.
What are the benefits of dental implants in Miami, FL?
They offer several benefits, including:
- Enhanced stability, no slipping or clicking
- Improved chewing ability and a more natural feel
- Durable function and aesthetics
- They preserve jawbone health by stimulating the bone
- Convenient maintenance
How do I prevent tooth loss?
Although several teeth replacements exist, nothing is quite like your natural teeth. For this reason, you must do everything possible to preserve all your natural teeth.
Here’s what you can do to prevent tooth loss.
- Good oral hygiene: Brush your teeth twice daily with a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and remember to floss daily to remove plaque between teeth.
- Routine check-ups: Visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and check-ups. Routine exams catch dental issues early on before they become painful and costly.
- Mouthguards: If you grind your teeth or play contact sports, wear a customized mouthguard to protect your teeth.
- Quit smoking: Tobacco increases the risk of gum disease, so quitting can significantly reduce your chances of tooth loss.
- Watch out for your diet: Eating a balanced, low-sugar diet protects your smile from gum disease and tooth decay.
These preventative steps are the most effective way to keep your teeth strong and avoid missing teeth in the future.
Where can I have my missing teeth resolved in Miami, FL?
Don’t let missing teeth prevent you from enjoying a healthy, confident smile. Call (305) 690-0611 and talk to GaraziPeriodontics & Dental Implants. Drs. Isaac and David Garazi will provide the right solutions to meet your needs.
