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How do you fix missing teeth?

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A missing tooth can significantly impact your self-esteem, but did you know it can also harm your oral health? Because your teeth work together to help you chew and speak, a missing tooth can put undue stress on the teeth around it. Getting a replacement tooth as soon as possible benefits your oral health, whether you've lost teeth through wear and tear or an accident. Fortunately, you have numerous options for replacing lost teeth. Your unique circumstances will determine the best option for replacing lost teeth, although each method has advantages and disadvantages. This is a decision best made with your dentist's help, but here's a rundown of your alternatives for replacing lost teeth: Dental implant: Dental implants are the choice that comes closest in feel and look to real teeth. The jaw is surgically implanted with a titanium post, and a crown is placed to look like a real tooth. Implants can replace a single tooth or multiple teeth and are a wonderful choice fo...