Are missing teeth or gaps spoiling your smile?
At The Harley Street Smile Clinic, we offer a range of solutions to replace missing teeth and, in cases where gaps are only small, veneers can be an excellent choice.
To find out if veneers are a suitable option for you, contact the team today.
The key difference between using veneers over dental implants for replacing missing teeth is that veneers fix to the surface of existing teeth, whereas implants replace the entire tooth.
This makes veneers ideal for balancing out smiles and covering over small spacing issues while implants are better suited for large gaps.
If you’re weighing up veneers vs crowns, again this comes down to the amount of tooth structure required.
Whilst a crown doesn’t replace the entire tooth in the same way an implant does, it does cover the entire exposed surface – unlike a veneer which just adheres to the front. This can make crowns more suitable for larger spacing issues.
Not sure on the best solution for your missing teeth? Let us help.
You’re welcome to get in touch with the team and we’ll happily talk you through the different options and help identify the right treatment for your smile concerns.
An upper lateral incisor is a common tooth to be missing in adults, which can lead to spacing issues and result in canine teeth being in the wrong position and more visible.
If the spaces are relatively small, porcelain veneers can be used to close the gaps. However, as veneers work by being applied to the surface of teeth, they can only be used to close small gaps – they are not a viable option if large numbers of teeth are missing, as there’s nothing for them to adhere to.
In these instances, dental implants or bridges can be used to replace the missing teeth.
That said, if it’s veneers you’re particularly interested in, we’d always recommend getting in touch with the team so we can take a look at your smile in detail and assess all the options open to you.
We offer free e-consultations, so why not send us a photograph of your current smile and we’ll be in touch with details on how we can help?
Here at the Smile Clinic veneers are our speciality. If you’d like to know more about how they can be used to solve problems with missing teeth, feel free to get in touch.
Call us on 020 7971 1909, email [email protected], or fill out our contact form, and one of our helpful staff members will be more than happy to help.
A dental bridge can be used as a substitute for the lateral incisor where there are teeth either side of the gap. A bridge is made up of two or more dental crowns and is anchored by your natural teeth.
There are a variety of ways you can benefit from having a dental bridge fitted as a replacement for your missing incisor. These include:
At first, you may experience a slight change in the way you speak, for example, your pronunciation. However, after a short time, you will adjust, and your speech will begin to improve and go back to normal.
Before fitting a bridge, your dentist will first prepare your natural supporting teeth, also known as your abutment teeth. This involves tooth contouring and the removal of enamel, in order to make room for the dental bridge. Once this is complete, your dentist will then take impressions of the teeth, which will act as a model for your crowns, bridge and pontic. Don’t worry, you will be provided with a temporary bridge to protect your vulnerable abutment teeth.
On the second visit, your temporary bridge will be removed, and your new bridge will be fitted by your dentist – who will ensure the correct adjustments are made before the bridge is fixed into place.
You may be required to attend additional appointments, although this is dependent on the type of bridge you receive. Some individuals will have a removable bridge, which may just require occasional checks, and fixed bridges may be temporarily cemented – thus ensuring that it is the right size and shape before it can be properly fitted.
Dental bridges usually last up to fifteen years if you maintain good oral hygiene and avoid any injury or damage to your teeth.
There are three main types of dental bridge, including:
After a long period of time, your dental bridge may break due to underlying decay on your gums or adjacent teeth. Even if your dental bridge does not break, you may feel sensitivity or pain in the surrounding area of your dental bridge, which may require repair or replacement.
Your dentist will decide on the best action to take. Typically, they can repair visible chips and fractures in the bridge by simply repairing the coating. However, if you have an issue with your natural teeth, your dental bridge will have to be broken, removed and replaced.
If you would like to get in touch and discuss your dental bridge options and gain more information, feel free to call us today on 020 7971 1909 or fill in our online enquiry form for one of our experts at our clinic to get back in touch with you at a more convenient time for you.
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