Missing Teeth

Let’s examine what happens when a tooth is lost, and how dentists can repair the damage.

Usually, poor oral health or an impact-specific accident is the root cause of tooth loss, though certain medical treatments can weaken an individual’s teeth as well. The most typical causes of tooth loss include:

• Genetic Disorders – Some congenital conditions can cause individuals to lose their teeth for seemingly no reason.
• Gum Disease– Periodontitis, when left untreated, can become quite serious, resulting in gum recession, brittleness in the teeth, and tooth loss.
• Tooth Decay – Tooth decay can weaken the teeth and cause them to either break or fall out at the root.
• Oral Injuries – Incurring injuries to the mouth can break teeth and cause them to fall out.

Missing teeth can lead to trouble chewing and swallowing food, which can result in digestive issues. Additionally, a single missing tooth can affect a person’s bite pattern, as a space in the mouth leads other teeth to migrate into the space.

When teeth migrate into an empty space, the strength and structure of the jawbone can deteriorate, which increases an individual’s risk of losing more teeth in the future.

If you have one or more missing teeth, reach out to Signature Dentistry Centennial to schedule a consultation. Our team will evaluate the condition of your mouth and walk you through each treatment option available.

Signature Dentistry Centennial is an independent, family-owned practice that serves the Centennial area, including Foxfield, Aurora, Denver Tech Center, Cottonwood, Lone Tree, The Pinery, and more.

Step 1

Creation of a 3D Model of your new smile design based upon this evaluation and your expressed goals. Every aspect of your face, lips, gums, and teeth, go into the creation of your new Signature Smile. You now have an opportunity to see the 3D Model and see the final result BEFORE starting treatment.

Step 2

Creation of a 3D Model of your new smile design based upon this evaluation and your expressed goals. Every aspect of your face, lips, gums, and teeth, go into the creation of your new Signature Smile. You now have an opportunity to see the 3D Model and see the final result BEFORE starting treatment.

Your treatment begins. This is when your smile is transformed. At this appointment, any old restorations and decay are removed, and the underlying teeth made healthy and rebuilt. Care is taken by our doctors to save as much of the healthy teeth as possible. Impressions are made of the new structure, and beautiful temporary teeth are artistically sculpted by the doctor, so when you walk out of our office after the first visit you have a new smile!

Step 3

Your treatment begins. This is when your smile is transformed. At this appointment, any old restorations and decay are removed, and the underlying teeth made healthy and rebuilt. Care is taken by our doctors to save as much of the healthy teeth as possible. Impressions are made of the new structure, and beautiful temporary teeth are artistically sculpted by the doctor, so when you walk out of our office after the first visit you have a new smile!

While you try out your new smile for the next few weeks, our Master Ceramist will artistically design and create your new smile. The skill and artistry of the technician is a critical step in creating a beautiful smile with veneers. Our technician MJ is truly one of the best in the entire world, know for creating flawless, natural smiles.

Step 4

While you try out your new smile for the next few weeks, our Master Ceramist will artistically design and create your new smile. The skill and artistry of the technician is a critical step in creating a beautiful smile with veneers. Our technician MJ is truly one of the best in the entire world, know for creating flawless, natural smiles.

Completion of your full mouth reconstruction. When you return for your treatment appointment we bond the final restorations in place. Our doctors take time at this appointment to get the fine details of your smile looking perfect- completely natural, befitting of your smile line, face, and enhancing your overall appearance. Smile Transformations, if maintained properly, should look and feel great for up to 15 years after placement.

Step 5

Completion of your full mouth reconstruction. When you return for your treatment appointment we bond the final restorations in place. Our doctors take time at this appointment to get the fine details of your smile looking perfect- completely natural, befitting of your smile line, face, and enhancing your overall appearance. Smile Transformations, if maintained properly, should look and feel great for up to 15 years after placement.