In our last blog, we talked about treating complex cases of tooth loss with our partial dentures. But what happens if you have lost most or all of your natural teeth? In these situations, you may need a full denture. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks completing smiles with our full dentures! […]
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In our last blog, we discussed how a damaged tooth can be restored with a dental crown. However, what do you do when the structure cannot be repaired? Or if you have lost multiple teeth entirely? Dr. Browne and his team in Prairie Village, KS offer prosthetic replacements including dental bridges and dentures. Depending on […]
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If you have recently lost one of your teeth, you know how difficult adjusting to the new gap in your smile can be. While the esthetic effect is clear, losing one of your teeth can have serious consequences for daily activities. You may find yourself avoiding certain foods that harm your socket. Forming certain words […]
If you have recently lost one of your teeth, you know how upsetting this change in your mouth can be. Not only can a missing tooth cause embarrassment, but the loss can have a serious effect on your oral health as well. Because each of your teeth works together to provide your proper bite, your […]
If you have recently lost one of your teeth, you are familiar with the impact on your quality of life. Simple activities like speaking and eating become tedious as you adjust to the gap in your smile. This loss of function accompanies feelings of embarrassment as you may be prone to hide your grin from […]
Living with an incomplete smile can lead to frustration, and not just because you feel self-conscious about the way you look. You can struggle with an uneven or awkward bite while you also feel uncomfortable with your smile. Over time, the issue can make you more likely to experience other oral health issues, which can […]
Tooth loss can cause many issues over time, but it is important to acknowledge that unaddressed gaps can actually make the loss of other teeth more likely Simply put, the teeth at either side of a gap in your smile have less natural support, and that means they are more likely to shift or move […]
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A person who loses even one tooth can quickly grow tired of the effect that loss has on their quality of life. Just one gap can leave you uncomfortable while biting and chewing, and it can have a concerning effect on the way you look. Fortunately, more than one option for prosthetic dental treatment is […]
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When restoring a single lost tooth, your Prairie Village, KS dentist can recommend using a dental implant to hold a lifelike restoration in position. The stability of a dental implant-held restoration allows a patient to speak, eat, and laugh with confidence. The presence of your implant also helps keep neighboring teeth in place, which means […]
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Tooth loss can create problems in your daily life that feel frustrating, and inescapable. For individuals dealing with noticeable smile gaps, the problem can make them feel embarrassed, and appear older and less healthy. Losing a tooth in a less noticeable area can keep you from feeling self-conscious about your smile, but it can still […]
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