Missing Teeth? Here’s How To Get Your Smile Back!

A confident smile makes a difference, whether you’re attending a special event or going about your daily life. If you’re dealing with missing or damaged teeth, restorative dentistry offers proven solutions to rebuild your smile and improve your quality of life.

Keep reading to learn how dental implants, bridges, and dentures can help you regain confidence in your smile.

Your Smile Is Important

A healthy smile gives you so much, including the ability to chew food correctly and speak clearly, and a big boost in self-esteem. Missing and damaged teeth can change all of that. Fortunately, we have cosmetic dentistry treatments to restore your smile’s function and help you regain your confidence. Here are a few of the most effective and popular options we offer:

Dental Implants: A Permanent Solution

A dental implant is a small titanium post that we place in the jawbone to act as a tooth root. Once healed, it can support a crown, bridge, or denture for a stable, natural-looking result. 

One of the primary benefits of dental implants is their ability to prevent bone loss. When you lose a tooth, the surrounding bone deteriorates. Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing bone loss and maintaining facial structure. Implants also restore full chewing function, so you can enjoy your favorite foods without discomfort. With proper care, implants can last a lifetime, making them one of the most durable and effective tooth replacement options available.

Dental Bridges: Close the Gap

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by using crowns to anchor a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) to adjacent natural teeth, restoring appearance and function. A bridge can improve your bite and prevent surrounding teeth from shifting out of place. It also gives you a more complete, confident smile. With regular care, a dental bridge can last many years.

Dentures: Flexible, Modern Tooth Replacement  

Dentures are custom-made appliances designed to replace missing teeth and restore oral function. Options include:

• Full Dentures for replacing all teeth in the upper or lower arch or both
• Partial Dentures for replacing several missing teeth while preserving the remaining ones
• Immediate Dentures are available right after tooth removal for a seamless transition

Today’s dentures look more natural than ever thanks to modern materials and advanced customization. They restore your ability to speak and chew comfortably and support your facial structure for a more youthful appearance. Many of our patients choose dentures because they are economical and durable.

Find the Right Treatment for Your Smile

Restorative dentistry not only enhances your smile but also improves overall oral health and quality of life. If you’re ready to take the next step in getting your smile back, contact our dental office located in Plattsburgh, NY to schedule an appointment. We’ll help you explore the best options for restoring your smile.