Missing teeth solutions in Holywood.
Missing teeth can affect more than your smile.
A missing or loose tooth can make everyday things surprisingly difficult. You might find yourself avoiding certain foods, feeling less confident when you smile or simply becoming very aware of the gap every time you speak or laugh.
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The good news is there’s more than one way to replace missing teeth.
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At Holywood Dental Care, we offer dental implants, bridges and dentures, and the right choice will depend on things like how many teeth you’re missing, the health of the teeth around the gap, your jawbone and what you want your new teeth to feel like day to day.
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We’ll talk you through the options properly rather than assuming one solution works for everyone.
Three ways to rebuild your smile
Which option is right for me?​
​There isn’t one “best” way to replace a missing tooth. Each option works differently and comes with its own benefits.
Dental implants
A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a small titanium post placed into the jawbone. Once the implant has healed and integrated with the bone, a replacement tooth is attached on top and carefully shaped and coloured to blend with your smile.
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Because an implant is supported by the jaw rather than neighbouring teeth, it can feel very secure and doesn’t rely on the teeth either side of the gap for support.​ For many patients, implants can be a long-term way to restore both the appearance and function of a missing tooth.
Dental bridges
A bridge fills a gap by supporting a replacement tooth from the natural teeth around it.
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Treatment usually takes place over two main appointments. The supporting teeth are prepared and impressions or scans are taken so your bridge can be made. Once it’s ready, you return to have it fitted securely into place.
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Bridges are designed to blend with the surrounding teeth and can replace a single tooth or, in some situations, several missing teeth. They can also be a useful alternative for people who don’t want a removable partial denture.
Dentures
Dentures are removable teeth designed to replace several missing teeth or, when needed, a complete arch.
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Holywood Dental Care also offers chrome dentures, which use a cast metal framework combined with acrylic teeth and gums. The metal framework gives the denture strength while keeping it relatively slim and stable.
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For people missing several teeth, chrome dentures can provide a secure, durable and easy-to-clean option while helping restore both eating and appearance.
Frequently asked questions.
We’ll help you make sense of the choices.
You don’t need to arrive at your consultation knowing whether you want an implant, bridge or denture.​
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We’ll assess your mouth, look at the teeth around the gap and talk about what you’d like to improve. From there, we can explain which options are realistic for you and what each would involve.​
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​We’ll also talk openly about the things that matter when you’re making a decision: cost, treatment time, maintenance and how the result is likely to feel in everyday life.
Ready to fill the gap?
Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, we’ll help you understand what’s possible and find a solution that works for you.
Fees for replacing missing teeth
The cost will depend on the type of restoration and the individual treatment required.
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Chrome dentures currently start from £800. For bridges, implants and other options, we’ll provide a personalised estimate once we’ve assessed your mouth and discussed the treatment that may suit you.
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Finance is also available for eligible treatments if you would prefer to spread the cost.