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Replace Missing Teeth in Katy, TX
Bridges, Dentures or Implants — Find Your Best Fit
Whether it’s from a knocked-out tooth or an advanced abscess, a missing tooth is rarely just a cosmetic issue. It can eventually affect your overall oral health. Villagio Family and Cosmetic Dental helps patients across Katy, Texas, Cinco Ranch, Richmond, and Fulshear close the gap with a replacement option that best fits your situation. At our dental office in Fulshear and our dental office in Cinco Ranch, we offer an honest evaluation of every replacement option, seven-day availability, and same-day emergency dental services for a tooth that’s just been knocked out or broken.
Why Choose Villagio Family & Cosmetic Dental for Missing Teeth?
- An honest evaluation of every replacement option, not just the priciest one
- Open seven days a week, including evenings
- Same-day emergency dental services for a tooth that’s just been knocked out or broken
Why Tooth Loss Doesn’t Stay Contained
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. Other causes include untreated tooth decay, a broken tooth that couldn’t be saved with a filling or root canal, or physical trauma. These problems can also cause tooth pain. Once a tooth is gone, the teeth on either side can tilt into the space, your bite can change, and the jawbone that used to support the tooth root can start to shrink from lack of stimulation. That’s why dentists generally recommend replacing a missing tooth sooner rather than later.
In some cases, emergency dentistry can save the tooth so it doesn’t need to be replaced.
Dental Bridges
A bridge works well for one missing tooth or a few in a row. The teeth on either side of the gap serve as abutments, or supports, for an artificial tooth in the middle. It stays in place, restores your bite, and doesn’t require surgery, but the supporting teeth need to be healthy.
Dentures
Dentures replace multiple missing teeth, or an entire arch, using a custom-fitted base and porcelain or acrylic replacement teeth. Partial dentures clip onto your remaining natural teeth. Full dentures stay in place using suction against the gum ridge, sometimes with help from denture adhesive. Either way, today’s dentures are designed to let you eat and speak without the clicking or slipping older versions were known for.
Dental Implants
A dental implant uses a titanium post inserted into the jawbone to replace the tooth root. Once the post fuses with the bone through osseointegration, it supports a custom crown that replaces the visible tooth. Dental implants are more stable than bridges or dentures and help prevent bone loss that can happen after tooth loss. They usually take more time, but generally last the longest.
Which Option Actually Costs Less
Bridges and dentures usually cost less upfront. Implants cost more initially but may not need to be replaced as often, which can make them a better long-term value, especially for a single missing tooth. We’ll walk through real numbers for your specific case at a consultation.
Common Questions
What’s the cheapest way to deal with missing teeth?
Bridges and dentures are usually the least expensive options upfront. We’ll compare the cost of each option for your specific case when we see you.
What exactly is a dental implant?
A titanium post placed in your jawbone that acts like an artificial tooth root, topped with a custom crown that matches your natural teeth.
Where can I actually get this done in Katy, TX?
At Villagio Family and Cosmetic Dental. We treat missing teeth with implants, bridges and dentures for patients across Katy, Cinco Ranch, Richmond and Fulshear.
How are dentures even made?
It starts with impressions of your gums and bite. A dental lab then builds a custom base and teeth shaped specifically for your mouth.
What if a tooth just got knocked out or broken?
Call an emergency dentist right away. Acting fast sometimes makes the difference between saving a tooth and losing it. After X-rays and an exam, we’ll discuss whether the tooth can be saved and, if not, the best tooth replacement option.
Not sure which option fits you best? Call (281) 395-2100, or learn more about our dental implants and dentures.
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