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Dentistry Missing one or more teeth can affect more than just your smile. You might find yourself avoiding certain foods, feeling self-conscious in photographs or covering your mouth when you laugh.
Whatever your circumstances, we’re here to help you feel comfortable and confident about your smile again.
At Evolve Dentistry in Portishead, we take the time to understand your concerns, explain the options available and help you decide what’s right for you.
Whether you’ve recently lost a tooth, have lived with a gap for years or are considering replacing several missing teeth, we’ll help you explore your choices without pressure.
Everyone’s smile is different, and not every missing tooth needs to be replaced. However, depending on where the gap is and how many teeth are missing, tooth loss can affect your everyday comfort and oral health.
Replacing missing teeth may help you:
Eat more comfortably
Missing teeth can make it difficult to chew certain foods. Replacing them may help improve your ability to enjoy a varied diet.
Feel more confident when you smile
If you’re conscious of gaps in your teeth, replacing them can help you feel more comfortable smiling, laughing and speaking.
Support your remaining teeth
Sometimes, neighbouring teeth can gradually move into the space left by a missing tooth, potentially affecting your bite.
Maintain your facial appearance
Losing several teeth can affect the support around your lips and cheeks. Some tooth replacement options can help restore this support.
Protect your long-term oral health
Replacing missing teeth may help improve chewing function and, in some circumstances, reduce problems associated with changes to your bite.
Your dentist will explain whether replacing your missing teeth would be beneficial and discuss the options most appropriate for you.
There isn’t one solution that suits everyone.
The best option depends on several factors, including how many teeth you’re missing, the health of your remaining teeth and gums, your preferences and your budget.
At Evolve, we’ll help you understand the different approaches so you can make an informed decision.
A fixed solution for replacing missing teeth
A dental bridge is a custom-made replacement tooth, or several teeth, designed to fill a gap in your smile.
Unlike dentures, a bridge is fixed in place and isn’t removed for daily cleaning.
Traditional bridges are supported by neighbouring teeth, which may need to be prepared to accommodate the restoration. Other types of bridges may be suitable in certain circumstances.
Dental bridges can:
Your dentist will assess the health of your surrounding teeth and gums to determine whether a bridge is suitable.
A natural-looking way to replace several or all missing teeth
Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth, carefully designed to complement your smile and support everyday activities such as eating and speaking.
Modern dentures can look remarkably natural, with the shape, size and colour of the replacement teeth chosen to suit your appearance.
At Evolve Dentistry, our dentists provide dentures for patients who need to replace several missing teeth or a complete set.
There are two main types:
Partial dentures replace some missing teeth while fitting around your remaining natural teeth.
Full dentures replace all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw.
Dentures may be particularly suitable if you’re looking for a removable option or if a fixed replacement isn’t appropriate for you.
They can help improve your appearance, support your lips and cheeks, and make everyday activities more comfortable.
Our dental team will guide you through the process of choosing, fitting and caring for your dentures.
An alternative way to replace missing teeth
Dental implants are another option for replacing one or more missing teeth.
An implant is a small titanium or other suitable biocompatible fixture placed into the jawbone to support a replacement tooth, bridge or denture.
Unlike conventional dentures, implant-supported replacement teeth can provide additional stability. However, implant treatment involves surgery and isn’t suitable for everyone.
Evolve Dentistry doesn’t currently provide dental implant treatment.
If you’re interested in exploring implants, we can discuss your options during your consultation and, where appropriate, arrange a referral to another dental provider.
Choosing how to replace missing teeth is a personal decision, and what works well for one person may not be the best solution for another.
During your consultation, your dentist will consider:
We’ll explain the advantages and limitations of the options available, answer your questions and help you make a decision you feel comfortable with.
There’s no pressure to proceed with treatment.
We understand that discussing missing teeth can feel personal, particularly if you’ve been unhappy with your smile for some time.
Our friendly team will make sure you feel comfortable throughout your visit.
We’ll start by listening to your concerns and understanding what you’d like to change.
Whether you’re finding it difficult to eat, feeling self-conscious or simply exploring your options, we’re here to listen.
Your dentist will examine your teeth, gums and bite to understand your oral health and assess which treatment options may be suitable.
Depending on your circumstances, additional investigations may be recommended.
We’ll explain the treatments that could help, including their benefits, limitations and any relevant alternatives.
You’ll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
If you decide to proceed, we’ll explain the proposed treatment, expected appointments, costs and any ongoing care requirements.
You’ll have the information you need to make an informed choice.
Not necessarily. Whether a missing tooth needs replacing depends on its position, the health of your remaining teeth and how the gap affects your oral health and everyday life.
Some gaps can be left without treatment, while others may benefit from replacement.
Your dentist can help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of your options.
There’s no single treatment that’s best for everyone.
Dentures, dental bridges and dental implants all have different advantages and limitations.
The most suitable option depends on your oral health, the number of missing teeth, your preferences and your budget.
A dental consultation is the best starting point.
Yes. Depending on your circumstances, a single missing tooth may be replaced with a dental bridge, partial denture or dental implant.
Your dentist can explain which options may be appropriate.
Yes. Partial dentures can replace several missing teeth, while full dentures are designed for people who have lost all their teeth in an upper or lower jaw.
Dental bridges may also be suitable for certain gaps.
The right option will depend on the position of the missing teeth and the condition of your remaining teeth.
Modern dentures are designed to fit your mouth as comfortably as possible, although they can take some getting used to.
It’s normal to need a period of adjustment, particularly if you’re wearing dentures for the first time.
Your dentist can advise you about fitting, cleaning and looking after your dentures.
The main difference is that conventional dentures are removable, while dental bridges are fixed in place.
Dentures can replace several or all missing teeth, whereas bridges are generally used to replace one or a small number of teeth.
Both options have benefits and limitations, which your dentist will explain.
We don’t currently provide dental implant treatment at Evolve Dentistry.
However, if you’re interested in implants, we can discuss whether they may be worth exploring and arrange a referral to another dental provider where appropriate.
The cost depends on the treatment you choose, the number of teeth being replaced and the complexity of your individual needs.
Following your assessment, we’ll explain the recommended treatment and provide information about the associated costs before you decide whether to proceed.
You’re certainly not alone.
We understand that dental appointments can feel daunting, especially if you haven’t visited a dentist for some time or feel embarrassed about your teeth.
At Evolve, we’ll take things at your pace, listen to your concerns and explain each stage of your care.
You won’t be judged, and there’s no pressure to make an immediate decision about treatment.
Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, you don’t have to work out the best solution on your own.
At Evolve Dentistry in Portishead, we’re here to listen, answer your questions and help you explore your options.
Together, we can find an approach that suits your needs, your lifestyle and your smile.
Book your free consultation with Julie or Rachael our Treatment Co-ordinators.
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It isn’t only about having perfectly straight teeth.
You might decide to ask about adult braces because:
• you feel self-conscious about crowded or overlapping teeth
• gaps bother you
• your bite doesn’t feel quite right
• teeth have moved since you had braces when you were younger
• cleaning between crowded teeth is difficult
• you avoid smiling in photographs
• you simply want to understand what could be possible
None of these automatically means you need braces.
A consultation is simply a chance to understand your smile, discuss what you’d like to change and find out whether orthodontic treatment is appropriate for you.
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Richard explains some of the common reasons people grind their teeth and why it’s worth mentioning if you think you might be doing it.
There isn’t one solution that’s right for everybody, so the first step is understanding what’s happening in your individual case.
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Whether you’re visiting for a routine Healthy Mouth Review, considering a change to your smile or coming to see us because something is worrying you, we want you to feel listened to, informed and comfortable asking questions.
In this short video, Carol talks about the experience she wants every patient to have at Evolve.
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If a filling is sound and the tooth is healthy, there may be no dental reason to remove it.
Some adults choose to explore replacement because a filling is failing, because of its appearance, or because they have made a personal decision that they would prefer an alternative material.
What matters is having the information you need to make an informed choice.
In this video, we talk through some of the reasons an amalgam filling might be replaced, and when leaving it alone may be the appropriate option.
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SMART stands for Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique. It is a protocol designed to reduce exposure to mercury vapour and particles while an amalgam filling is being removed.
At Evolve, SMART amalgam removal is available for adults who have made an informed decision to replace their amalgam fillings.
Importantly, we don’t suggest that everyone should have their amalgam fillings removed, and we don’t make claims that removing them will improve your general health.
In this video, we explain what the SMART approach involves and why someone might choose it.
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Because fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel and makes teeth more resistant to decay.
It’s one of those small, everyday habits that can make a meaningful difference to your oral health over time.
In this short video, Yasmin explains why fluoride is recommended and why the toothpaste you use matters.
Simple advice, but an important part of looking after your teeth between appointments.
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