A denture is one of the options Heronsgate Dental Centre can offer when you are missing teeth. Dentures can either be ‘partial’, where a few teeth on an arch are missing, or ‘full’, when an entire arch of teeth is missing.

Dentures, as a means to close the gaps caused by missing teeth, can be needed for a variety of reasons. They may assist you with biting, chewing, and speaking, as well as improving the overall cosmetic appearance of your mouth. Also, missing teeth can place additional strain on your remaining teeth, increasing the wear and tear they experience, and increasing the chances of further problems in the future.

The gaps caused by missing teeth can also harbour food and bacteria, increasing the chances of tooth decay and gum disease in the future.

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A crown is a ‘cap’ which is placed over a broken or weakened tooth, or a tooth which has a very large filling undermining it. In some case they can also be used to correct gaps between teeth or severe discolouration where veneers may not be suitable.

Bridges are one of the ways in which missing teeth can be replaced. They are essentially a false tooth which is bonded to either crowns or metal bands which attach to the teeth on either side of the gap.

As well as for cosmetic reasons, it is often important to replace missing teeth in some way as teeth on either side of the gap may begin to ‘grow’ into the gap, altering your bite and placing strain upon your other teeth.

Gaps also provide a place for food to become lodged, increasing the chance of tooth decay or gum disease.