What can you do to fix badly damaged teeth? In centuries past, the tooth would have to be pulled. Luckily, we live in a day and age where we have advanced dental procedures to fix your damaged teeth and make your smile beautiful. At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we have many treatment options that help repair your teeth after a dental emergency. We also have services to replace damaged teeth or fill spaces where teeth are missing. If your smile simply lacks the beauty you want, cosmetic dentistry may be right up your alley. We can fix your badly damaged teeth or create a brand new smile for you that is beautiful and shining. There is really nothing we can’t do to give you a smile you’ll want to show off!

Studies About Missing Teeth

Are you missing one or more teeth in your mouth? If so, you’re not alone. Studies have shown that around 178 million Americans are missing one or more teeth in the mouth. There are more than 35 million Americans that have no remaining teeth at all. That’s about 3.75% of the American population. Sometimes tooth loss occurs due to gum disease. Gum disease affects about 64.7 million American adults and ranges from mild inflammation (called gingivitis) to full-blown periodontal disease. With severe cases of periodontal disease, the gums recede from the teeth and the teeth begin to fall out. Once one tooth falls out, more teeth begin to fall out due to bone weakness from tooth loss in that area. In other cases, tooth loss results from sports accidents, injuries, fractures or cracks from the foods you eat and cavities.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are generally our go-to option when a patient is missing a tooth. An implant is a tooth restoration for people who are missing one or more teeth due to injuries, periodontal disease, dental emergencies and more. If you receive a dental implant, you can expect to receive a customized tooth that fits perfectly with the rest of the teeth in your mouth. We install a metal post into the jaw to replace the root of the tooth that is missing. After the bone surrounding the implant has had time to heal, we create a crown to attach to the implant post. That crown will look and act like your natural tooth, and in some cases may even be stronger than your natural teeth.

Implants are an amazing dental advancement, as they can last up to 20 years with proper care. They are also more favorable than bridgework because the implant does not rely on other teeth to stay sturdy. Today, we have implant options that include single tooth, anterior, posterior and full upper replacements. Dental implants will renew your confidence and provide you with a smile that blends with the rest of your natural teeth. Once an implant is installed, you care for it much like you care for your other teeth. Upkeep is simple, but the sturdiness lasts for years.

Cosmetic Dentistry

We also have other cosmetic dentistry options when it comes to fixing your badly-damaged teeth. We have the following options that can take your smile from drab to fab:

• Porcelain Veneers – This is a great cosmetic procedure that can fix several problems with badly-damaged teeth. Porcelain veneers are shells for badly-stained or badly-damaged teeth. Whether your teeth are chipped, stained, crooked or have a similar problem, porcelain veneers can generally cover those problems. In just a few office visits, you can receive your custom smile that is sure to dazzle.
• Bonding – This service is similar to how veneers cover your tooth imperfections. For a quick reinforcement of a cracked tooth, you can try our bonding service. This allows us to apply a mix of quartz and resin to your teeth to reshape the imperfection until your tooth looks new again.
• Implant-Supported Dentures – Similar to dental implants, we can also install the same type of anchoring post to your jaw. This will allow us to stabilize your dentures so they don’t budge, while also allowing you easy removal for cleaning and repairs.
• Teeth Whitening – Are your teeth discolored from years of coffee-drinking or perhaps poor upkeep? We can fix the discoloration with teeth whitening! This service is a 45-minute in-office treatment that generally whitens the teeth between 5-10 shades.

Fix Your Badly Damaged Teeth

If you would like a better smile, don’t wait to receive it. We have many services that can help improve your oral health immensely. Whether you seek aesthetic appeal or have badly-damaged teeth that need improvement, we have a service that can fit your needs! Simply call our Mountain Aire Dentistry office today at (303) 731-7755 for your free consultation. A better smile is just one call away!