Are you interested in a false teeth treatment option, but are not sure what types of treatments are out there? Then learn more of the variety of false teeth treatment options available, and by doing so you'll know which option is best suited for you. With that thought in mind, here are the most common false teeth treatment options:

Fixed Bridge

This type of dental treatment is geared toward when you only need one false tooth. The setup is simple: once the artificial tooth is inserted, crowns will be placed over the teeth nearby, and the crowns will connected to the artificial tooth. This provides stability for the artificial tooth and prevents it from becoming loose. The crowns, also known as acrylic bridges, are connected to the artificial tooth via dental cement.  

Fixed bridges require very little maintenance work and can last for a lifetime when maintained properly. You will not have trouble eating the toughest of foods with them because of how well they respond under physical pressure.

Partial Denture

This option is required when a series of artificial teeth need to be inserted into the mouth. The teeth are held together by an acrylic band or metal band – which is also known as a Maryland bridge. The artificial teeth will then be connected to the natural teeth via dental cement or metal clasps. The dental cement option has the advantage of allowing your teeth to have a more natural appearance because the cement can be colored to have the same shade of color as your teeth – whereas the metal clasps will have a stainless steel appearance. 

However, the band that holds the artificial teeth together is placed toward the back of the teeth, and therefore is hidden from plain sight. This is beneficial for those you do not want other people to know that you have artificial teeth inserted.

Full Dentures 

This is basically a full set of artificial teeth that must be taken out in order to be cleaned. The artificial teeth are attached to a soft plate that will fit neatly into the roof of your mouth – therefore, the denture will need to be made to fit your mouth exactly. This can be trial and error in some cases, because if the dentures don't fit after a while, then they should be modified or replaced. 

Before full dentures can be used your mouth must be removed of any teeth that are left, and several months have to pass before you can use the dentures since your mouth needs to heal. 

For more information about your options for tooth replacement, contact a company like Drs. Phipps, Levin, Hebeka, & Associates Ltd.

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