Having multiple teeth missing from your mouth can cause many problems, but you can prevent these issues by replacing these missing teeth. If you are missing a lot of teeth, there are several options to choose from. You can learn more about the options you have by visiting a dentist, but here are two different choices you may consider.

Removable Partial Dentures

Dentures are artificial teeth that have been around for years, and in most cases they are removable. A full set of dentures is used when a person is missing all of his or her teeth, while partial dentures are created if there are still some good teeth inside the person's mouth. The benefits of choosing removable partial dentures include that they are:

• Easy to clean because you can take them out of your mouth
• More affordable than other options
• Faster to get than other tooth replacement options

While there are benefits of these, there are also disadvantages. One of the prime disadvantages is that they can be hard to get used to. They can feel uncomfortable too, and you may have a hard time eating the foods you used to enjoy. Another disadvantage is that you could lose them if you take them out of your mouth.

Because of the disadvantages offered by removable partial dentures, a lot of people look into dental implants instead.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are also artificial teeth, but they are not removable. While there is always a chance one may fall out, you cannot simply remove them when you do not want to wear them. The procedure for getting implants is time-consuming and may require several steps before you can actually get them.

If you choose this option, you will need to get one dental implant for each missing tooth. According to the Dental Implant Cost Guide, a typical dental implant may cost around $4,250, but sometimes they cost much more than this. There may be a way for you to save some money when you need multiple implants though. For instance, if you are missing three teeth in a row, there is a chance that the dentist may be able to fill the three empty spots with two dental implants and one dental crown. If this is possible, you would still have to pay for two implants and three crowns, but you could save money because you would not need three implants.

To understand this procedure, you will need to know that an implant is fused into your jawbone. Once it has fused, the dentist will insert an abutment, which is a titanium device that connects the crown (the artificial tooth) to the implant. If the dentist inserts implants in the two outer spots where you are missing teeth, the middle spot could be filled with a dental crown. This is done by permanently cementing a crown in between the two crowns attached to the implants. The risk of this is that this middle crown may come loose simply because it is not attached permanently to your jawbone, but the benefit is that it may cost less.

This method can be used to save money, but it may also be used in cases where there is not enough jawbone for three implants in a row. The only way to know if this will work for your mouth is to seek advice from a dentist that offers teeth replacement options.

Living with missing teeth can make life difficult in many ways. It can make it hard to eat and hard to talk, and it can also look embarrassing. To learn more about teeth replacement options, make an appointment with your dentist.