Missing Teeth:

Dental implants - This is usually the best option for replacing missing teeth. A root form is implanted in your jaw, and a crown is placed over it. This looks and acts just like a natural tooth, so it is the most comfortable choice. And, unlike a bridge, the teeth on either side don't have to be ground down for crowns.

A dental bridge - This option is the traditional way to replace a single tooth. If the teeth on either side of the missing tooth have large fillings or need crowns, this can be the simplest way.

Complete dentures and partial dentures - These are more economical ways to replace missing teeth. A complete denture, however, can be made much more stable if it is anchored by a dental implant.