{"id":173,"date":"2023-06-30T01:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T01:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/blog\/?p=173"},"modified":"2023-07-31T01:11:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T01:11:16","slug":"are-diy-replacement-teeth-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/blog\/2023\/06\/30\/are-diy-replacement-teeth-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Are DIY Replacement Teeth Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/missing-tooth-2-300x153.jpg\" alt=\"Gloved hand exposing man\u2019s missing tooth\" width=\"300\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/missing-tooth-2-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/missing-tooth-2-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/missing-tooth-2.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Few people have extra money lying around for expensive dental procedures, like replacing lost teeth. If you&#8217;re looking for ways to save money, don&#8217;t turn to risky DIY tooth replacement. You will find many over-the-counter products and at-home solutions for a variety of dental problems, but pinching pennies can cause irreversible damage. Here&#8217;s why it&#8217;s best to spend the extra money on safe, proven results when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/dentures.html\">treating tooth loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Risks of DIY Tooth Replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many over-the-counter molds, gels, waxes, and other dental products can provide a quick fix for various issues. Not to mention, you can purchase a variety of dental products online, including replacement teeth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, many are harmful to your oral and general health. Some can contain toxic chemicals or cause allergic reactions. Others can damage your teeth and gums. Instead of a convenient solution, you will have a big problem down the road that can be expensive to resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options to Replace Lost Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have more options than ever to treat tooth loss, which means there&#8217;s a solution to fit your budget. After examining your mouth and learning more about your concerns, your dentist will recommend a prosthetic, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dental Bridge:<\/strong> The portions of your lost teeth visible above the gum line are recreated from an all-ceramic material. It is held in place by bonding dental crowns to the adjacent teeth. It can be used to replace one or more consecutive lost teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partial Denture:<\/strong> Prosthetic teeth are set in a gum-colored base to fill the gaps of those you&#8217;ve lost. It has a metal framework to clip or clasp onto your remaining teeth to stay in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Denture:<\/strong> Prosthetic teeth are affixed to a gum-colored base that&#8217;s created using an impression of your mouth. It will rest on top of your gum tissue and use suction to stay in place when replacing an entire arch of teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dental Implants:<\/strong> A dental implant is the only method to recreate both the root and the crown. A titanium post is inserted into the jaw to act as a new root and support a custom-made restoration that&#8217;s attached to using an abutment. Dental implants can replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or an entire arch. If you&#8217;re missing several teeth, each tooth is not replaced individually. Instead, a specific number of dental implants are used to support a bridge or denture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone enjoys saving money, but dental care is not an area you should focus on the cost. DIY solutions can save you money around the home, but there&#8217;s no substitute for a qualified dentist. They&#8217;ll help you achieve your best smile while staying within your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Alex Naini<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/dr-naini.html\">Dr. Naini<\/a> earned her dental degree at the University of Maryland Dental School and has completed advanced education at the Las Vegas Institute. She is a proud member of several professional organizations, including the International Academy of Comprehensive Aesthetics and the Academy of General Dentistry. If you\u2019re ready to replace your lost teeth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/request-an-appointment.html\">request an appointment<\/a> through our website or call (703) 827-8282.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few people have extra money lying around for expensive dental procedures, like replacing lost teeth. If you&#8217;re looking for ways to save money, don&#8217;t turn to risky DIY tooth replacement. You will find many over-the-counter products and at-home solutions for a variety of dental problems, but pinching pennies can cause irreversible damage. Here&#8217;s why it&#8217;s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Missing Tooth? Contact Your Dentist for a Replacement<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019ve lost a tooth, skip DIY replacement solutions. 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