All You Want for Christmas Is Your Missing Two Front Teeth? We Can Help!

Losing a tooth is never easy, especially if the gap shows when you smile. Aside from affecting your oral health, damaged and missing front teeth can feel embarrassing and frustrating. At Anderson Family Dental, we’re proud to offer natural-looking options for replacing a missing front tooth in Winter Park, FL. 

Our completely custom tooth replacements blend in beautifully with your natural teeth so you can smile with confidence again. This short guide will help you understand your anterior tooth replacement options and what to expect from each one.

WHAT MAKES FRONT TEETH SO IMPORTANT?

Each tooth in your mouth is important, and they all serve different functions. When a tooth goes missing or becomes too damaged to repair, it can affect the rest of your oral health and lead to other problems in the future, such as bone loss, added strain to neighboring teeth, and more tooth loss in the future.

While your molars are the workhorses of your bite, your front teeth (also called anterior teeth) help you smile, speak clearly, and bite into food like apples and sandwiches. When one is missing, it can affect your confidence and your daily routine. A missing front tooth can also change the shape of your face and affect the way the rest of your teeth fit together.

WHY FRONT TEETH ARE TRICKY TO REPLACE

Front teeth are more visible than back teeth, so the new tooth has to blend in perfectly with your other teeth. This includes the shape, the color, the shine, and even the way the gums curve around it. Small details make a big difference, so it is important to choose a dentist who understands how to make your smile look natural.

WHY FRONT TEETH ARE TRICKY TO REPLACE

There are several ways to replace a missing tooth, and each one has its pros and cons. Here is a simple breakdown of the four main ways to replace a front tooth.

1. A Front Tooth Dental Implant

A front tooth implant is often the best way to replace a missing front tooth. A dental implant is a small post placed in the bone where the tooth used to be, which functions like a natural tooth root. After it heals, we attach a custom crown to complete your smile. Because they mimic the structure of a natural tooth and sit inside the gums rather than over them, dental implants typically look most natural of any anterior tooth replacement option.

Benefits of Dental Implants

• Doesn’t rely on neighboring teeth for support

• Prevents bone loss in the area

• Can last decades or even a lifetime with proper care

• Looks, feels, and functions most like a natural tooth

Getting dental implants can sometimes be a longer process. In some cases, this could leave you with a gap in your smile for several months while your implants heal. 

At Anderson Family Dental, we usually recommend placing your implant crown or bridge as soon as possible, frequently the same day as your implant surgery. This allows the gum tissue to heal in the shape of your new tooth, creating the most natural-looking result. 

2. Traditional Dental Bridge

A dental bridge is a false tooth fused to dental crowns on either side. In a traditional bridge, we anchor these crowns to stable natural teeth on either side of a gap. However, we can also set a bridge on dental implants to replace several teeth in a row without affecting your natural teeth.

Benefits of a Bridge

• Does not require surgery

• Can be completed in a shorter time than an implant

• Looks natural, but may have a small visible gap at the gum line

3. Maryland Bridge

A Maryland bridge is a special type of bridge that has small wings that bond to the backs of the nearby teeth. This type of bridge is a more conservative option because it doesn’t require reshaping the supporting teeth to make room for dental crowns. However, they’re not as strong, which is why we typically only use these as a temporary fix, such as if a person is too young for dental implant surgery.

Benefits of a Maryland Bridge

• Fast and simple way to fill a gap in your smile

• Will not damage otherwise healthy neighboring teeth

• Excellent temporary solution for people who want an implant later

4. Removable Partial Denture (Flipper)

A flipper is a small, removable denture that replaces a missing tooth. Like a Maryland bridge, this can be a good temporary solution to provide a complete smile while you’re waiting for a dental implant. However, they typically don’t look as natural as other options and offer limited functionality for restoring your bite.

Benefits of a Flipper

• Typically very affordable

• Quick to make

• Good short-term solution

HOW WE MAKE REPLACEMENTS FOR MISSING FRONT TEETH LOOK NATURAL

Creating a front tooth that blends in seamlessly with its neighbors takes skill and planning. Our team uses advanced digital imaging, careful shade matching, and detailed scans to capture every part of your smile. Then, we custom-design each anterior tooth replacement in Winter Park, FL to match the size, shape, proportions, and color of your natural smile.

If you’re ready to rebuild your smile, get in touch with our team! We take pride in blending science and artistry to handcraft each restoration, whether it’s front and center or in the back of the mouth, so you can always feel fully confident in your oral health and your appearance.

With CEREC same-day crowns and bridges, we can restore your smile without the wait. Our goal is to help your new tooth feel like it has always been there, so you can get back to living your life to the fullest with a beautifully complete smile.

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Dr. Bryant Anderson, DMD

Dr. Bryant Anderson knew from a young age that he wanted to become a dentist. He studied Biology and Chemistry at Utah Valley University. He continued his education at the University of Florida College of Dentistry earning his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. As a top-ranking graduate in his dental class, Dr. Bryant Anderson was inducted into the dental honor society OKU. READ MORE