{"id":53935,"date":"2021-09-30T22:24:12","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T22:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/?p=53935"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:47:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:47:18","slug":"single-missing-teeth-your-options-for-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/es\/single-missing-teeth-your-options-for-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dientes faltantes: sus opciones de tratamiento"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A missing tooth is a serious isssue. It can cause long-term damage to facial structure, bone density and your ability to feel confident in your smile.<\/p>\n<p>Antoine Dental Center has several options available to fix your missing tooth.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<iframe src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/5pdsiay4k6?playerColor=8c8c8c&#038;videoFoam=true\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen width=\"650\" height=\"366\"><\/iframe><script src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.net\/assets\/external\/iframe-api-v1.js\"><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Option 1: Do Nothing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you choose to do nothing at this time, the cost down the road can be substantial. $10,000+ for orthodontics to straighten out the teeth, implant, abutment and crown, bone grafting and possible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dental-and-oral-health\/sinus-lift\">sinus lift<\/a> to replace lost bone.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Option 2: Dental Implant<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>bad<\/strong> news is that a dental implant is the most expensive option, <strong>BUT<\/strong> the good news is it is the most effective, functional and aesthetically pleasing. A dental implant will keep the bone in that area of the jaw from atrophy. It helps maintain face shape and prevents &#8216;sunken face&#8217;. The implant will prevent surrounding teeth from shifting and changes of losing the tooth decline. It will keep the teeth from shifting, and will prevent any future need to cut down the adjacent teeth. A dental implant is the nearest thing to a natural tooth available today.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_4524.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_4524&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Option 3: Dental Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>good<\/strong> news here is that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/dental-bridges-houston\/\">bridge<\/a> is less expensive than the implant option <strong>BUT<\/strong> you will continue to lose bone in that area over time. Food will get caught in the hard to reach areas and if not cleaned properly could mean you have to replace the bridge, the adjacent teeth must be cut down in order to be used as anchors for the appliance. 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