The human body is excellent at adapting, and our mouths are no exception. When you have missing teeth, your mouth undergoes various changes to compensate. In the short-term, you may have an unsightly gap in your smile. However, as time progresses, the surrounding teeth will begin to shift and tilt toward the open space in an attempt to close it. Even the opposing teeth across from the gap will start to protrude. The result is the disruption of all the neighboring teeth.
The only way to avoid this situation is to get treatment as soon as possible. Once teeth begin to shift or drift, they may require temporary spacers or other orthodontic-style treatment to move them back into position.
So, if you have missing teeth or are expecting to get an extraction, you’ll want a sturdy and reliable restoration to provide stability to your smile. Keep those surrounding teeth in their place! These options include:
- Dental Bridge – We secure a replacement tooth, attached with dental crowns on the adjacent teeth.
- Partial Denture – Using a wire framework that clasps to your teeth, we craft a replacement tooth that is perfectly fitted to your smile. It is easily removable for convenient cleaning.
- Dental Implants – We can use a titanium implant, anchored permanently into the jaw bone. This implant essentially acts as a replacement root, providing us with a solid foundation on which to secure a porcelain dental crown.
Whichever your desired restoration, we can evaluate and discuss your treatment options at a consultation. Please contact us if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment. We look forward to seeing you!
Dr. Angela Burns moved to Austin 10 years ago and instantly fell in love with our beautiful city. Dr. Burns is originally from the Texarkana area. She attended Texas A&M for her undergraduate degree and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center for her degree in dental surgery (DDS). Dr. Burns is committed to providing her patients with gentle, technologically advanced dental treatment. She attends an average of 60 hours of continuing education every year. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association, and the Capital Area Dental Society. Dr. Burns and her husband, Gary, have an 11-year-old daughter, Sydney, who is a proud 6th grader at Hill Country Middle School. She is also very involved in the Eanes PTO, her church, and loves raising her family in the Westlake community. “Growing up, I was drawn to mediating and helping others feel more included and less anxious. I was a camp counselor, student government officer and being the oldest of five, I was the family mediator. I found that I had a calling to help alleviate stressful situations for others and realized that being a good listener was something that was key to this. These skills really helped guide me into becoming a dentist that has based my practice on relationships, empathy and a sense of comfort. I knew that I wanted to provide an atmosphere that felt like home when others walked in. Our practice is small, personal and state of the art and we hope you feel like you’re hanging out with friends when you are here!” When she is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Burns enjoys traveling, hiking the greenbelt, enjoying Austin’s music scene, and eating Amy’s Ice Cream.
