A missing tooth can also be replaced with a dental implant. The advantages of an implant are:
* The healthy teeth on either side do not have to be ground down for crowns.
* It is easier to clean. You can brush and floss normally. With a bridge, you can't get floss between the teeth unless you use a floss threader.
* With a bridge, if you have decay on one of the abutment teeth or any other trouble with any one of the involved teeth, the entire restoration needs to be replaced. With an implant, all the teeth are separate and are treated and maintained separately. A problem with one will not affect the others.
Dustin Nelson DDS is a cosmetic dentist serving clients from the greater Los Angeles area, Beverly Hills Hollywood,throughout California and around the world.
