Surrey Quays Dental Practice
Missing Teeth

Missing Teeth — Solutions

Missing teeth can knock your confidence and make eating harder than it should be. Our team rebuild smiles with implants, bridges and modern dentures — designed to look and feel like your own teeth.

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01 — Why it matters
Replacing a tooth does more than fill the gap.

Tooth loss can come from gum disease, decay, trauma or simply age. Left untreated, gaps cause neighbouring teeth to drift, your bite to change and the jaw bone to shrink.

Modern tooth replacement options are stronger and more natural-looking than ever — and our team will recommend the right option for your mouth, lifestyle and budget.

02 — Symptoms

Why missing teeth matter.

The signs vary, but most people notice one or more of these:

  1. 01A smaller-looking mouth or sunken cheeks
  2. 02Difficulty chewing certain foods
  3. 03Other teeth drifting into the gap
  4. 04Increased decay or gum disease around the gap
  5. 05Reduced confidence smiling, laughing or speaking
03 — Causes

Where it comes from.

The most common culprits:

Gum disease
The leading cause of adult tooth loss.
Tooth decay
Untreated cavities reaching the root.
Trauma
Sports injuries, accidents and falls.
Age
Wear and tear over many years.
Failed dental work
Old crowns, bridges and roots.
Smoking
Greatly increases the risk of tooth loss.
04 — When to see a dentist

Don't wait it out.

Speak to your our practice dentist if you're experiencing any of the following — book an appointment as soon as you can:

  • You've recently lost a tooth.
  • You're avoiding certain foods because of a gap.
  • Other teeth are starting to move or tilt.
  • Your denture no longer fits comfortably.
05 — What to do about the pain

In discomfort right now?

If a tooth has just been knocked out, call us immediately — replanting an adult tooth in the first hour gives the best chance of saving it. Store it in milk on the way in if you can.

06 — What's next

A plan, not a quick fix.

We'll examine your mouth, take 3D scans where needed and talk you through implants, bridges and dentures so you can choose the option that's right for you — with clear pricing and stage-by-stage timings.

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