{"id":105,"date":"2018-12-05T20:42:40","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T20:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delreydds.com\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2018-12-21T20:44:54","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T20:44:54","slug":"dentist-tooth-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delreydds.com\/blog\/dentist-tooth-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist Explains Your Options in Tooth Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\"DentalThe consequences of missing teeth are serious and, despite the fact that dental hygiene has improved leaps and bounds over the last century, the majority of adults have lost at least one tooth. Finding a proper tooth replacement<\/a><\/u> is of the utmost importance, but with so many options, it can be difficult to know which one is best for you. Below, find more about the methods your dentist may recommend. There\u2019s something right for every smile!\r\n\r\n\r\n

Crown and Bridge<\/h2>\r\nA crown and bridge is a solution for 1 to 3 consecutively missing teeth. The natural teeth surrounding the gap are used as anchors, with a dental crown placed securely on each. Then, replacement teeth — known as \u201cpontics\u201d — fill in the empty space between. A crown and bridge is fixed, meaning it cannot be removed except with special tools by your dentist.\r\n\r\nSome benefits of crown and bridge include:\r\n