Family Dental Group
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320 Kings Highway East
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Fairfield CT
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(203) 337-6262 59 Turnpike Square = 1400 Boston Post Road = Milford CT = 06460 = (203) 876-6161 |
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Single missing tooth solution
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"Dr. Epstein, what can be done for a single missing tooth?" |
| In the case of a single missing tooth, a
dental implant
can be placed in the jawbone area of the missing tooth. The implant
will serve as a replacement for a tooth root and will hold an
individual crown. Once in place, the implant crown will look, feel, and function like a natural tooth. They are cleaned and flossed just like natural teeth, and best of all, they do not require any special tools to clean around them, as with bridges. Unlike with bridges, the adjacent teeth are not ground down or used for support, and the presence of the implant helps to preserve your jawbone by keeping it in function, so that less food collects in the area. Although dental implants will not decay, they still require excellent oral hygiene. Call us at (203) DEN-TIST for more information about dental implants and if they are right for you. |
