704 NE Evans Street, McMinnville, OR 97128
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If you have one or more missing teeth, it’s nothing to be embarrassed about, as over 120 million Americans are in the exact same boat. Thankfully, for the people of McMinnville, closing any annoying gaps is nice and easy thanks to Evans Street Dental. Here, Dr. Ramsay is able to provide all kinds of high-quality, custom-made prosthetics that can help a patient look and feel like their teeth never went missing in the first place. To learn more about your options to replace missing missing teeth in McMinnville, OR and schedule a consultation today, give us a call.
Even if your absent teeth aren’t causing you any major problems right now, they definitely will in the future. After a tooth goes missing, the nearby jawbone starts to shrink and atrophy, causing the neighboring teeth to drift into the gap. This can throw off the bite, lead to excessive tooth wear, and even create chronic jaw pain among many other unpleasant symptoms. Rather than waiting and suffering later, it’s best to replace any missing teeth NOW so you can save yourself the physical and financial headaches.
Small and effective, dental bridges offer an easy way to replace a single tooth or even up to three in a row. The way they work is simple: two dental crowns are fitted over the teeth on either side of the missing ones, and these provide support for more dental crowns that literally bridge the middle. In addition to making the smile look better, bridges also enable a patient to eat and speak like they used to.
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Replacing a large number of teeth is very straightforward with the right denture. A partial denture is designed to fit seamlessly between any remaining teeth and complete the smile like the last piece of a puzzle. Or, a full denture can be placed directly on the gums to bring back an entire arch with a single solution. Our patients can then opt to have their denture secured with dental implants so they can enjoy the strongest and longest-lasting hold possible.
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Comparing dental implants to other dental restorations is like comparing a supersonic jet to a small, two-engine plane. Right now, implants are the only option that fully replaces an entire tooth from root to crown. This makes them practically indistinguishable from natural teeth when it comes to appearance, strength, and durability. In fact, with minimal maintenance, they can easily last anywhere from 30 years to life, which is multiple times longer than traditional bridges and dentures!