Need New Teeth? Understand Your Options

That depends on what you want to achieve from your restorative treatment. Implants fit the bill if you’re looking for permanency, ease of care, and the look and feel of real teeth. However, implants require oral surgery and a long recovery, which doesn’t appeal to everyone. You can restore your smile quicker with dentures or a traditional bridge without having surgery. 

Factors like cost, oral and general health, the number of teeth you’re replacing, and personal preference play a role in choosing new teeth. Dr. Baker can help you weigh the pros and cons of dentures, bridges, and implants to make a knowledgeable decision.

With implants, Dr. Baker replaces lost teeth and their roots to give you a secure, stable smile. The implants are small titanium posts placed in your jaw surgically to function like artificial tooth roots. When these posts heal, they become a permanent platform for your replacement teeth. Your new smile will have the security of implants for biting and chewing and the structure of real teeth for a natural-looking appearance.  

Single implants paired with dental crowns replace individual missing teeth. Dr. Baker can create an implant bridge to replace many lost teeth in a row. Implant dentures can replace an entire lower or upper teeth arch through all-on-4 implant treatment. This entails strategically placing four lower or upper dental implants in your jaw to support your new teeth.

No, Dr. Baker will numb your mouth for your surgical procedure to prevent discomfort and pain. Many of our patients request sedation as well to help them relax for this treatment.

Implant restorations can be brushed and flossed, just like natural teeth. They don’t require special solutions to keep them clean. You should schedule regular dental cleanings with home oral care to keep your implants strong and healthy.