Missing Teeth

At Surbiton Dental, your main options are dental implants, bridges, and dentures. The best choice depends on how many teeth you are missing and your overall oral health. Your dentist will recommend what’s right for you after a full assessment.

Replacing missing teeth is essential to restore your ability to chew, speak clearly, and maintain proper teeth alignment. It also prevents bone loss and helps preserve your facial structure and confidence.

If you don’t replace a missing tooth, neighbouring teeth may shift, leading to misalignment, bite collapse, difficulty chewing, jawbone loss, and even changes in your facial shape. This can increase your risk of further tooth loss and oral health decline.

Yes, missing teeth can cause bone loss in your jaw, resulting in a sunken or prematurely aged facial appearance. Your teeth and jawbone help support your natural face shape.

Absolutely. Missing teeth make it harder to chew certain foods, which can affect your nutrition and enjoyment of eating. Replacing teeth restores proper chewing function.

Missing teeth can make speech less clear and cause difficulty pronouncing certain sounds. Restoring those teeth improves your ability to speak confidently.

The most affordable options often include partial or full dentures. Bridges and implants, while more costly, offer enhanced function and aesthetics. Your dentist can discuss the best solution for your needs and budget.

The most affordable options often include partial or full dentures. Bridges and implants, while more costly, offer enhanced function and aesthetics. Your dentist can discuss the best solution for your needs and budget.

Coverage varies depending on your insurance plan. Some plans may cover part of the cost for tooth replacement options like bridges, dentures, or implants. It’s best to check with your provider.

Replacing a tooth with a dental implant usually takes 3–6 months, including healing time for the implant to integrate with your jawbone and placement of the final crown.

Yes, you can have temporary partial dentures or bridges while waiting for a permanent replacement, like implants or a fixed bridge.

A dental implant offers the most natural, permanent, and functional solution for a single missing tooth. Bridges or partial dentures are alternatives if implants are not suitable.

Yes, even a single missing tooth can lead to shifting of nearby teeth, bite changes, jawbone loss, and increased stress on remaining teeth, which may result in further tooth loss.

Both are effective. Implants are generally preferred for their longevity and ability to preserve bone, while bridges can be a good solution when adjacent teeth need crowns. Your dentist will help you decide based on your oral health and priorities.

Yes, dentures are designed to replace multiple missing teeth and can be made for the upper, lower, or both arches. Modern dentures look natural and function well.

Insurance coverage varies. Some plans cover part of the cost for bridges, dentures, or implants, while others may not. It’s best to check with your provider and discuss costs with your dentist.

Partial dentures replace several missing teeth in a jaw, while full dentures replace all teeth in an entire upper or lower arch. Your dentist will recommend the type best suited to your needs.