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A missing tooth can affect more than your appearance. It can lower your self-esteem. Torpedo your confidence. Keep you from smiling, laughing or speaking.

But worse, it can affect your health. A missing tooth alters your bite, placing excessive stress on your remaining healthy teeth. This stress can cause your teeth to wear unevenly and even cause jaw-related pain. A missing tooth also leaves an empty space in your mouth; over time, your teeth can shift or become loose because of that empty space.

Dr. Lucas Setiady wants you to know that with all the options available to you to replace missing teeth, there's no reason to suffer any of these problems at all. So what are your options?

Bridges

A dental bridge is a custom-made false tooth that is permanently placed in the area left by the missing tooth. It is held in place by porcelain crowns that are placed on the healthy teeth on each side of space to be filled.

Dr. Setiady creates bridges that are completely metal-free. Without metal, the bridge absorbs light, creating a natural looking smile. (Bridges made of porcelain on metal actually reflect light, creating an "unnatural" look for the tooth or teeth.) As they are metal-free, they are also non-reactive to temperature changes, improving the fit, durability and comfort of the bridge. Bridges reduce the risk of gum disease, help correct some bite problems and help improve speech.

Dental Implants

A permanent fixture, a dental implant replaces both the tooth and the root. First, a titanium root is implanted into your jaw. Once healed, a custom made tooth is permanently placed on the root. The new tooth looks, feels and functions just like a natural tooth. All you have to do is brush and floss!
Dental implants enhance your health, enabling you to bite and chew comfortably. They reduce the chances of gum disease, and of course, restore your smile to an attractive appearance.

Smile Again

If you have a missing tooth, don't risk your confidence, appearance or your health. See Dr. Lucas Setiady and discover what tooth replacement option is best for you.