Replacement of Missing Teeth

If you are missing a tooth or multiple teeth, do not go one day longer with this problem. Let our dentist, Michael M Okano DDS, replace your missing tooth and your smile will look better, you will find chewing is easier and your oral health will improve. Replacing a missing tooth prevents food particles, bacteria and other threats from moving into the gap between your teeth. If you were to leave the gap in your mouth, teeth might gradually shift down to the open area. You might even end up with unsightly facial sagging to boot.

Your missing tooth can be replaced with a dental implant, a bridge or a partial denture. Dental implants are particularly popular as they really do look and function like normal teeth. Dental implants require the placement of titanium rods into the gums. These rods or posts fuse to the jaw bone. An abutment is attached along with a crown. The resulting faux tooth looks and works just like a regular tooth. If you can benefit from a dental bridge or partial dentures, our dentist will discuss those options with you as well.