Is your missing tooth driving you mad? If you’re sick of dealing with the gap or self-conscious about your smile, Coulee Family Dental offers many different options for replacing missing teeth. Locally owned and operating out of downtown La Crosse, WI, they are proud to offer family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and more to keep their patients’ teeth in top shape.

Here are some of the most popular options for replacing a single tooth:

• Removable Partial Denture: One of the most affordable and versatile methods for replacing a missing tooth is a partial denture. It is easily removable for cleaning, and can be used to replace a few missing teeth if necessary.
• Bridges & Crowns: If the area left by your missing tooth is surrounded by healthy teeth or implants (explained below), you may be a good candidate for bridgework at your family dentistry. In this procedure, which is also known as a fixed partial denture, the teeth on either side of the gap are fitted with crowns, which are both used to secure a false tooth over the gap. Depending on your individual situation, this method can be used to bridge gaps where one or more teeth used to reside.
• Dental Implants: Out of all the cosmetic dentistry procedures, dental implants are some of the most advanced—they’re essentially like having brand-new teeth. Lasting for many years, and able to integrate with human bone, the titanium-based implants are very strong. After a few months of osseointegration, you’ll be able to eat whatever you like with no restrictions—and maintenance is the same as it is for natural teeth. Additionally, your dentist will tell you that bridgework supported by dental implants tend to last longer than bridgework supported by natural teeth.

If you’re ready to talk about replacing your missing teeth with one of the above options, you can reach Coulee Family Dental for an appointment at (608) 782-3102. You can also visit the local practice online. Don’t go another day with a maddening gap in your teeth; contact Coulee Family Dental today for the healthy, confident smile you deserve.