{"id":3015,"date":"2025-02-28T14:40:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.briarwoodsmiles.com\/staging\/7694\/?page_id=3015"},"modified":"2026-05-09T21:20:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T21:20:37","slug":"tooth-replacement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.briarwoodsmiles.com\/staging\/7694\/tooth-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Tooth Replacement<\/p>

Tooth Replacement<\/h1>

Missing teeth affect more than your smile \u2014 we'll walk you through every option honestly.<\/p><\/div>

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How We Can Help<\/p>

Losing a tooth \u2014 whether from injury, decay, or extraction \u2014 affects more than just your smile. It can change how you chew, how you speak, and how you feel about yourself. At Briarwood Dental, we'll walk you through all your options honestly so you can make the choice that fits your situation, your health, and your budget. There is no single right answer for everyone, and we won't treat it like there is.<\/p>

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Dental Implants<\/h3>

The permanent, bone-preserving option<\/p><\/div>

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Bridges<\/h3>

Fixed restoration anchored to adjacent teeth<\/p><\/div>

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Dentures<\/h3>

Removable, affordable option for multiple missing teeth<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Understanding the details \u2014 everything you need to know about each procedure<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Dental Implants<\/h3>

The gold standard for tooth replacement. A titanium post is placed into the jawbone, topped with a custom crown. Implants look and function exactly like natural teeth and preserve the jawbone, preventing the bone loss that occurs when a tooth is missing.<\/p>

Permanent<\/span>Bone-preserving<\/span>Natural feel<\/span>No impact on adjacent teeth<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Bridges<\/h3>

A dental bridge spans the gap left by a missing tooth using crowns on the adjacent teeth as anchors. It is a fixed solution that restores appearance and function without surgery, and can be completed in fewer visits than an implant.

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Adjacent teeth need crowns anyway<\/span>Implant surgery is not preferred<\/span>Faster treatment timeline needed<\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>
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Dentures<\/h3>

For patients missing multiple teeth or entire arches, dentures offer a removable, affordable option. Modern dentures are more natural-looking and comfortable than ever, and implant-supported versions provide even greater stability.

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Multiple teeth are missing<\/span>Budget is a key consideration<\/span>Implant surgery is not an option<\/span>Implant-supported dentures for stability<\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tooth Replacement Tooth Replacement Missing teeth affect more than your smile \u2014 we’ll walk you through every option honestly. How We Can Help Losing a tooth \u2014 whether from injury, decay, or extraction \u2014 affects more than just your smile. It can change how you chew, how you speak, and how you feel about yourself. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3015","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAnkeny Dentist | Sleep Dentistry | Are You Having Trouble Sleeping?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Having trouble sleeping? 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