Dental Implants

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots to which prosthetic teeth attach to that are anchored directly to your bone. They look and perform much like natural teeth and are ideal for replacing a single tooth, multiple teeth or a whole arch!

Crowns

Sometimes referred to as caps, dental crowns sit over the top of your natural teeth to provide reinforcement. If part of your tooth's structure is still intact, you could be a good candidate for a crown.

Bridges

If you have two or more missing teeth consecutively, a dental bridge can fill in or "bridge" that gap. Dental bridges are an acceptable option for those who do not need full dentures and have healthy teeth to anchor the appliance to. However, the teeth underneath the bridge have to be shaved off in order for the pontic part of the bridge (the part of the bridge that will replace the missing teeth) to be stable. 

In this educational video, Dr. Badawy of WestLake Dental Care shares his insights about dental bridges:

Dentures

Those missing a full upper and/or lower set of teeth can often benefit from wearing dentures.Dentures look and perform like your own teeth and are custom fitted to provide a flattering look. They are perfect for those with significant tooth loss. However, dentures without stabilization by implants are made to smile and not to function, especially if they were to replace total teeth loss in the lower jaw. Dentures that are anchored to dental implants are perfect for anyone who wants a more permanent treatment.

Flippers

Sometimes referred to as partial dentures, flippers are removable appliances with one or more artificial teeth. They can be used temporarily while you are waiting on bridges, dentures, or crowns. However, many people choose them as a permanent way to resolve the problem of missing teeth, as well. It is important to know that flippers are usually made of a weaker material that could break or distort over time; hence, their temporary nature. Flippers are a good option to wear while waiting for your dental implant to heal.

Providing Practical Options for Missing Teeth

Here at WestLake Dental Care, we provide a number of practical solutions for those who have lost one or more of their natural teeth. We invite you to schedule an appointment to discuss the various options and determine which one is right for you.