When you're missing one or more teeth, you have several options:

·  Delay treatment

·  Implants

·  Partial denture

·  Space maintainer

·  Bridge Delaying treatment is the least desirable option. Things will only get worse.

An implant with a crown might be a good choice. Treatment time is much longer, but your dentist wouldn't have to modify the teeth next to the space.

A partial denture could work well if several teeth are missing throughout the mouth. It fills in the spaces and restores your natural bite.

A space maintainer is used as a temporary solution when a child loses a tooth. It keeps the teeth from shifting as it holds a space for the emerging permanent teeth.