According to stereotypical pop culture, Brits and bad teeth are as closely associated as bread and butter. Although this is not exactly true, the state of Brits’ mouths is indeed hardly anything to smile about. It is estimated that about 27 million adults in the UK have at least one tooth missing. The absence of a single tooth can be quite problematic since it can affect your smile, confidence, chewing, and speaking. Fortunately, there are several ways to restore missing teeth. Here are some things you can do to replace lost teeth.

1.Dental Implants

Dental implants are among the most popular tooth replacement methods in the UK and beyond. As of 2016, dental implant treatment in the UK had risen by about 30% over the previous two years. Implants offer a truly permanent solution if you wish to replace one tooth or multiple teeth in different areas. Your oral surgeon begins the process of fixing your dental implants by substituting your tooth’s root with metal screws. These screws will be an anchor to hold the false tooth fixed on top. You must allow the implant to heal for some months after the screws have been fixed. This way, it will be securely attached to your jawbone. After the implant heals, a dental crown is placed on top and secured. Dental implants are ideal because they look and feel like real teeth and can last a lifetime with excellent maintenance.

2. Implant-Supported Bridge

If you are missing multiple teeth in a row, an implant-support bridge is undoubtedly your best bet for replacement. The entire process of replacing each missing tooth with a dental implant is lengthy, costly, and frankly needless. With implant-supported bridges, only your teeth at the two ends are fixed in place with implants. All other teeth in between both ends remain in place without any screwing. Besides being an economical teeth replacement option, implant-supported bridges are equally practical as dental implants. Also, they have a natural look that blends in with the rest of your dentition, giving you a great smile. However, you can only use them when missing multiple teeth in a row. Also, their placement requires several visits to the dentists, and you need to replace them because they are not permanent.

3. Partial Denture

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