Missing Teeth
A gap is never just cosmetic. The teeth either side drift, the opposing tooth drops down and the bone that once held the root begins to shrink away. Replacing a tooth protects everything around it.
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Gaps change your bite slowly, then all at once.
Within a year of losing a tooth the surrounding bone starts to resorb, chewing shifts to one side and neighbouring teeth tilt into the space — which makes later treatment more complex.
We plan replacements around what will last: a single implant, an implant bridge, a conventional bridge or a well-designed denture, depending on your bone, your bite and your budget.
What patients notice.
The signs vary, but most people notice one or more of these:
- 01Difficulty chewing on one side
- 02Neighbouring teeth drifting or tilting
- 03Food packing into the gap
- 04A change in speech or whistling sounds
- 05Cheeks or lips looking less supported
- 06Avoiding smiling in photos
Where it comes from.
The most common culprits:
Don't wait it out.
Speak to your our practice dentist if you're experiencing any of the following — book an appointment as soon as you can:
- —You've recently lost a tooth or had one removed.
- —Your denture is loose or uncomfortable.
- —An old bridge has failed or feels unstable.
- —You want to know whether implants are suitable for you.
In discomfort right now?
If a tooth has just broken or come out, call us straight away — acting quickly gives us more options and can sometimes save the tooth or the socket bone.
A plan, not a quick fix.
We'll take a 3D scan where needed, assess the bone and gums, and give you a written plan comparing implants, bridges and dentures with clear costs and timescales.
