What You Can Do About Missing Teeth

If you’ve been living with missing teeth, you already know it’s more than just a cosmetic issue. It affects how you eat, how you speak, and may even affect how you feel about yourself. 

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Maybe you’ve tried to hide your smile in photos. Maybe you avoid certain foods because they’re too difficult to chew. Maybe you’ve even stopped going out as much or started avoiding social situations.

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You’re not alone. Millions of people are in your shoes looking for a solution and wondering how can I fix this? There is good news. There’s an affordable, permanent solution—one that looks, feels, and functions just like real teeth. 

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But first, let’s dive into how your missing teeth may have happened in the first place.

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Causes and Impact of Missing Teeth

People lose teeth for all kinds of reasons. No matter how it happened, the key is to find the right solution before it leads to bigger problems like bone loss, shifting teeth, or difficulty eating.

Genetics

Some people are simply born with weaker enamel, misaligned bites, or missing teeth from the start. If you have a family history of dental issues, you might be at higher risk.

Gum Disease

Periodontal disease is a silent destroyer of teeth. What starts as mild bleeding gums can turn into a serious infection and bone loss, making teeth loose and eventually leading to tooth loss.

Injury

Accidents happen—whether it’s a sports injury, a fall, or something else entirely. A single lost tooth can set off a chain reaction of shifting and bone deterioration, leading to multiple missing teeth.

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Health Issues

Diabetes, osteoporosis, and other medical conditions can weaken your teeth and gums. Over time, this can also lead to missing teeth.

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Solutions to Missing Teeth

Unfortunately, there are big consequences of missing teeth so it’s really important to find a solution that works for you.

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Dental Implants the Old Way

The traditional dental implant process (which includes Teeth-in-a-Day® methods) can feel slow, and full of obstacles. These methods involve giving patients a temporary set of teeth to wear for up to 10+ months before they get their final teeth. 

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In some cases, traditional methods also include multiple surgeries (for tooth extraction, bone grafts, implant placement). 

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Thankfully, patients don’t have to endure the temporary teeth, months of waiting, or multiple surgeries. Things have changed and there is another way.

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Dental Implants the New Way - Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours

Imagine waking up one day with missing teeth and the next having a permanent set put in. That’s exactly what happens at Nuvia.

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Instead of getting dental implants and a set of temporary teeth to wear for months, you can get dental implants placed and return 24 hours later for your custom, permanent teeth. No temporaries, no waiting for what could be up to 10+ months.

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Compare the cost of dental implants to other solutions with the dental implant cost guide.

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Dentures & Bridges: Temporary Solutions for Missing Teeth

If you’re not looking for a permanent solution, there are some temporary fixes to missing teeth as well. Keep in mind, these often aren’t designed to last for a long time.

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Dentures

Traditional dentures have been around for ages, but they come with major drawbacks:

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They slip and move when talking or eating.

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They cause bone loss, oftentimes making your face look sunken over time.

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They frequently need messy denture adhesives to stay in place.

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They are known to frequently need adjustments and replacements (these expenses can add up!).

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If you already wear dentures, you know these frustrations firsthand.

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Bridges

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by bridging the stance between your existing teeth. While they’re more stable than dentures, they require shaving down healthy teeth, which can weaken them over time. Plus, bridges don’t prevent bone loss the way dental implants do.

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Unfortunately, if you don’t have enough healthy teeth, bridges are not an option.

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How to Get a Permanent Solution to Missing Teeth

If you want a solution to missing teeth that is designed to last a lifetime with proper care, dental implants are exactly that.

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Take the first step towards a new smile and see if you may be a candidate for full mouth dental implants with this 60-second quiz.

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