Missing teeth can make you self-conscious; beyond that, it can even present health problems and limit your food intake. If you’ve finally had enough, it may be time to seek treatment options.

If you have missing teeth and are ready for a new and improved smile, Central Texas Periodontics, fortunately, has many safe and effective treatment options to consider.

If you have a missing tooth from periodontal disease, gum disease, or an accident, you can get a dental implant to replace it. 

But, if many of your teeth need to be replaced, the teeth-in-a-day treatment may be ideal for you.

What are Teeth in a Day?

Teeth in a day (also known as the All-on-4® treatment) provides you with two straight implants in the anterior of your mouth and two angled implants in the posterior of your mouth for four implants in total. 

“Teeth in a Day” then provides you with a fixed full-arch prosthesis on those four implants– on the same day of your procedure. The process is simple, easy, and painless, and the results are immediate. You can walk into your appointment with missing teeth and walk out with a healthy, beautiful smile.

With a new set of teeth, your quality of life will likely improve immediately regarding your teeth’s function, aesthetics, and speech. Plus, Teeth in a Day doesn’t require dental bone grafting procedures, so the treatment takes much less time. The lack of bone grafting also makes Teeth in a Day less expensive than other options.

Why Get Teeth in a Day? 

The Teeth in a Day treatment is not just a cosmetic procedure. Tooth loss can significantly affect your speech, ability to chew, bite force, jaw joints, and your surrounding teeth. 

A missing molar makes it difficult to chew foods, which can make eating healthy challenging. In addition, if your healthy teeth are left to compensate for a lost tooth too long, you risk extra pressure and discomfort on your jaw joints and shifting teeth. Tooth over-compensation also creates a build-up of plaque and tartar in hard-to-reach places. 

Over time,  just one missing tooth can lead to tooth decay, periodontal disease, and bone loss.

“If most of your teeth need to be replaced, the teeth-in-a-day treatment may be ideal for you.”

Can Anyone Get Teeth in a Day?

While the Teeth in a Day treatment is an incredible same-day procedure, it’s not the best option for everyone with tooth loss.

Teeth in a day may not be for you if:

Only a Few of Your Teeth Need Replacement

If only a few of your teeth need to be replaced, the best treatment for you may be dental implants. 

Because teeth-in-a-day provides you with a complete set of new teeth, this isn’t necessary if you’re only missing one or two. If your other teeth are healthy, there’s no reason to touch them. Leaving them alone can keep their strength and integrity intact. 

So if you only want to replace a few teeth, you may be a great candidate for a dental implant. That said, a well-timed dental implant can prevent other teeth from suffering damage and decay in the future.

You Only Need to Replace a Section of Teeth

If you only need to replace a section of your teeth, the Teeth in a Day procedure might not suit you. However, you might be a candidate for a bridge, which replaces several teeth missing along a single section. 

If either of these situations applies to you, speak with our Austin periodontists to discuss your treatment options. 

Smile in a Day at Central Texas Periodontics

Tooth loss can affect physical and emotional health if not dealt with quickly. If you need a tooth replacement or the Teeth in a Day treatment in Austin, our staff at Central Texas Periodontics is happy to help. With several convenient locations, we are confident you will leave our office with a brand-new smile on your face that you won’t be able to resist showing off.