{"id":1282,"date":"2024-01-25T18:05:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T00:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/?p=1282"},"modified":"2024-01-25T18:05:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T00:05:35","slug":"affordable-solution-for-a-missing-front-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/affordable-solution-for-a-missing-front-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Solution for a Missing Front Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"

I lost a front tooth and look absolutely ridiculous. My dentist wanted me to get a dental implant but I didn’t have enough money for that. So, he suggested a snap-on smile. I got that because it was in my budget. I’m really disappointed in it. My smile looks WAY bulkier. I almost feel like I have horse teeth. Are there other options or am I stuck choosing between being a horse or a hillbilly?<\/p>\n

Pamela<\/p>\n\n

Dear Pamela,<\/p>\n

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I’m actually really surprised that your dentist suggested snap-on smile for your situation. It has its uses, but this isn’t a use I’d think was a natural fit. The bulkiness issue is because snap-on smile fits over your teeth. There is no way to avoid that. <\/p>\n

Instead of covering your entire upper arch, for a missing tooth you just want to replace that tooth. Yes, dental implants are the best option, but not everyone can afford that. I don’t understand why he didn’t tell you about the more affordable<\/a> tooth replacement options. Ethically speaking, a dentist is supposed to give you all of your treatment options. <\/p>\n

For a missing tooth there are quite a few options, such as:<\/p>\n