A false tooth is a term that can be used for several different dental devices used to replace a missing tooth. It is important to replace a missing tooth due to orthodontic problems that could arise if nothing is done. Teeth opposite the empty space will tend to move inwards in order to fill the gap. A tooth opposite the gap can become loose as well. In the end this one missing tooth can cause a need for serious and expensive dental work in order to restore functionality and looks to the mouth. Simply replacing the tooth when it first comes out is a much better, and cheaper, idea.

       A dental bridge, uses a false dental crown, essentially a false tooth, connected to two other crowns in order to replace a missing tooth. This is a relatively easy and cost effective way to replace a missing tooth. Bridges work better for teeth at the rear of the mouth that are under more stress. Bridges are fixed and not removable. If you would like a removable option partial dentures can also be used to replace missing teeth.

       A dental implant is almost inarguably the best false tooth option. They are strong and permanent. Dental implant surgery is expensive because of the time, expertise and materials involved. Dental implant failure has become a rare thing, it happens in less than 7 percent of the patients who get them, so they are a great investment.

       If you would like to get a false tooth and are looking for a dentist in the Atlanta area, please consider visiting the Atlanta Dental Group PC.  Our dental implant dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, completed the very first university based dental implant course at the Medical College of Georgia in 1987. In 2002 he completed an updated course in order to prepare him for the requirements of the American Association of Implant Dentistry Associate Fellow award, which, he passed later that year. Not only is he experienced with dental implant surgery he enjoys it. If you would like to make an appointment to discuss your options please call 404-874-7428.