If you have missing teeth, you’ll want to replace them as soon as possible. Not only does a missing tooth interfere with eating and speaking and aesthetics right now, but if you wait to replace it, the gap will be the perfect place for bacteria to grow, causing long-term tooth decay. Your teeth may even shift, causing misalignment issues in... read more »

Life with a missing tooth can be uncomfortable. Chewing can be difficult, speaking can be inconvenient, and smiling can be, well, embarrassing. Discomfort notwithstanding, some people are hesitant to seek treatment, especially if their tooth has been missing for a while. They may feel used to it, and worry that treatment will be more painful than beneficial. Understanding how bridges... read more »