How your dentist in Charlotte, NC, can give you back your smile
If you are missing teeth, chances are you don’t smile as much as you used to. In fact, when you are missing your smile, it can dramatically affect your self-esteem and self-confidence. The good news is, your dentist can help with several different tooth replacement options for you to choose from.
Dr. Don G. Timpton at Carmel Commons Dental in Charlotte, NC, offers dental appliances and dental implants to give you back your smile.
Types of Tooth Replacement Options
Dental appliances, which include partial and full dentures; you can choose a partial denture if you are missing several teeth, but not an entire arch of teeth, or a full denture if you are missing an entire arch of teeth, either upper, lower, or both.
There are several types of full dentures including Immediate dentures, which are placed right after your teeth are removed, so you never go without your smile. Immediate dentures are meant as a temporary denture while your tissue is healing. A permanent denture will be made for you after your tissue has healed. Conventional dentures are a second type of dentures that are placed after your tissue has healed completely, at around 6 to 8 weeks.
If you need a partial denture, you can choose a transitional partial if you are planning on having dental implants placed later on. Transitional partials are meant as temporary tooth replacement. If you don’t plan on having dental implants, a conventional partial denture is the best choice for you.
Another tooth replacement option that is very popular is dental implants. They look and function just like natural teeth, and you never have to take them out. They are completely stable because they are embedded in bone, so they never move. You can also brush and floss dental implants right along with your natural teeth, making it easy to keep your smile healthy.
Don’t go without your smile! Get your smile back with the help of your dentist and state-of-the-art tooth replacement. To find out more, call Dr. Don G. Timpton of Carmel Commons Dental in Charlotte, NC, at (704) 540-2443. Call today and get your smile back!