Whether lost to trauma, tooth decay, or periodontal disease, missing teeth can alter not only your appearance, but also your abilities to speak clearly and to properly chew your food. “Removable partial dentures are a really great restoration option for people looking to replace those missing teeth,” says Dr. Mary Shields of Triple Crown Dentistry. Used to fill in the gaps in the upper and/or lower teeth, “partials” are created to match your existing teeth and surrounding tissues. Partials also keep your other teeth in their proper position.
