Replace Missing Teeth Los Gatos
Life’s Too Short to Have an Incomplete Smile
Even having just one missing tooth puts you at a fairly large disadvantage; not only is your ability to bite and chew diminished, but you might also struggle to speak and enunciate clearly. Of course, it’s also hard to ignore how the issue will negatively impact your appearance.
Dr. Herrera and our team excel at providing patients with solutions for replacing missing teeth in Los Gatos, allowing them to navigate life with a fully functional and beautiful smile. To learn more or to schedule an appointment to begin rebuilding your smile, contact us today!
Why Choose Cristina Herrera, DDS for Replacing Missing Teeth?
- Skilled Dentist with 25+ Years of Experience
- Dental Insurance Accepted and Financing Available
- CEREC Same-Day Dental Restorations
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges do exactly what their name implies – they serve as a “bridge” for a gap left due to missing teeth. They’re typically used to replace one, two, or three lost teeth in a row, relying on a series of replacement teeth (pontics) situated between two dental crowns that are placed on the teeth adjacent to the gap. In some cases, bridges can be supported with dental implants, which are placed directly into the patient’s jawbone.
Dentures
Dentures are maybe the most recognizable of all tooth restoration solutions, and they’re capable of replacing several lost teeth, or even entire arches. They’re made to look as lifelike as possible, and following a brief adjustment period, patients normally experience an impressive boost in their day-to-day lives.
Traditionally, dentures rely on muscle control and the use of adhesives to remain stable, but when combined with dental implants (known as implant dentures), they’re quite secure and can provide patients with a functional and beautiful smile, no matter the extent of their tooth loss.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are one of the best ways to replace missing teeth, no matter where they’re located in the mouth. The implant itself is a small, titanium post that’s surgically placed into the patient’s jawbone, where it acts as a replacement tooth root. From there, a custom-made dental restoration like a bridge or denture can be positioned on top, restoring the patient’s teeth and oral functionality.
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Full Mouth Reconstruction
Some patients with multiple damaged or missing teeth or other complicated dental issues worry that their situation is hopeless. However, full mouth reconstruction is a type of comprehensive treatment that uses multiple procedures to improve a person’s smile, oral health, and teeth function at the same time. It generally includes a combination of restorative and cosmetic procedures as well as tooth replacement, periodontal treatment, and more.