Restoring Your Smile After A Tooth Extraction

Tooth Extraction

Last month, we blogged about the reasons you may need a tooth extraction. As your dentist in Langley, at Gentle Dental Langley, we also have ways to restore your teeth if your tooth extraction left you with a gap in your smile that changes how well you chew, speak, and feel around other people. Another consideration is that spaces left by missing teeth can cause surrounding teeth to drift, change your bite, encourage cavities, and spoil your smile. You’ll often want to replace that missing tooth.

Dental Bridge

If you have healthy teeth on either side of space left by a tooth extraction, a bridge might be a good choice for you. A false tooth (called a pontic) is connected to one or two crowns, which are permanently attached to the teeth on either side of the gap. The replacement tooth or teeth, plus one or two crowns are called a dental bridge.

Dentures & Partial Dentures

Dentures are removable, custom-fitted replacement teeth that are crafted from strong, durable materials like acrylic resin which can be reinforced with porcelain or metal. There are two main types of dentures: complete and partial. Complete dentures replace an entire arch of teeth and can be placed on your upper, lower, or both arches to replace all of your teeth in one convenient oral appliance.

At Gentle Dental Langley, we have many options to help you prevent dental issues – and repair them if they do arise. Our kind and compassionate team is dedicated to creating an experience that puts you in control of your care and treatment options. If you’re in any kind of dental pain at all, let us help you get out of pain. And if you need a new dentist in Langley to help you stay healthy and prevent dental issues, or rejuvenate your smile with cosmetic options, we’re here to help you make your unique smile dreams come true.

Contact us to request a convenient appointment or call (604)-227-3128 to speak with us in person. Let us help you gain control of your oral health and love your smile.

Yours in excellent dental health,
Dr. Paul Dhillon, general dentist in Langley