Services
Tooth Replacement
We replace missing teeth with dental implants, bridges, or complete and partial dentures tailored to your smile.
Why choose us
Benefits of Tooth Replacement
Options for Every Smile
We offer dental implants, bridges, implant-supported bridges, and complete or partial dentures, so we can match your replacement to your needs.
Restore Everyday Comfort
Replacing missing teeth can make it easier to chew and speak with confidence again.
Everything Under One Roof
From extractions and bone grafting to implant placement and restoration, our team coordinates your care in one office.
Care for Existing Dentures
We can repair or replace your current dentures, including upgrading to snap-in or implant-supported options.
Flexible Payment Options
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and welcome self-pay patients.
Maybe you lost a tooth to an old injury, or a back molar was extracted years ago and the gap has slowly started to bother you when you chew. Perhaps your current denture no longer fits the way it used to. Whatever brought you here, a missing tooth is a common problem with practical solutions. At Family Dental Care in West Palm Beach, we help patients compare their options, understand what each one involves, and choose a replacement that fits their mouth, their routine, and their budget.
Tooth replacement is the process of filling the space left by one or more missing teeth with a restoration that looks natural and helps you bite and chew comfortably. The right approach depends on how many teeth are missing, where they are, and the health of the surrounding gums and bone. One missing front tooth calls for a very different plan than an entire arch of worn or failing teeth.
We see patients in many situations. Some have a single gap from an extraction. Others are missing several teeth on one side and have started favoring the other side when they eat. Some have worn complete dentures for years and want something more stable. Our team, led by Michael C. Westcott, DDS, and Sujay Trivedi, DMD, provides general, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry under one roof, so we can look at the full picture before recommending a path forward.
The most common question we hear is simple: "Which option is right for me?" The honest answer is that it depends on your mouth and your goals. Here are the replacement options we offer:
- Dental implants, which replace an individual tooth root and support a crown
- Bridges, including traditional bridges anchored to neighboring teeth and implant-supported bridges
- Partial and complete dentures, for replacing several teeth or a full arch
- Implant-supported and snap-in dentures, which attach to implants for added stability
- All-on-X and full arch dental implants, for patients replacing an entire upper or lower set of teeth
Another frequent concern is whether you have enough bone for an implant. When a tooth has been missing for a while, the jawbone in that area can shrink. In those cases, bone grafting may help build up the site first. If a damaged tooth still needs to come out, we perform both simple and surgical extractions, which lets us plan the removal and the replacement together. For patients who feel nervous about treatment, we also offer oral sedation.
Planning Your Treatment With Our Team
Good tooth replacement starts with a careful exam. We check the health of your gums, because gum disease can affect how well any restoration holds up over time. If we find a problem, we can address it first with gum disease treatment such as scaling and root planing. We also review how your teeth come together when you bite, since a replacement needs to work with the teeth around it.
For more involved cases, such as replacing many teeth or rebuilding a full mouth, we handle complex treatment planning and can coordinate care that blends restorative and cosmetic goals. That might mean pairing implants with crowns, or combining a new denture with a broader smile makeover. We explain each step in plain terms so you know what you are agreeing to before anything begins.
Aftercare and Long-Term Results
Caring for your new teeth depends on the type of replacement you choose. Implants and implant-supported bridges are brushed and cleaned much like natural teeth, with extra attention around the gumline. We provide implant maintenance and periodontal maintenance to help keep the surrounding tissue healthy. Removable dentures need daily cleaning and should be checked periodically, since the fit can change as your mouth changes.
Regular cleanings and exams remain important after treatment. These visits let us spot small issues early, whether that is gum irritation around an implant or a denture that has started to loosen. If an existing denture is damaged or no longer fits, we can repair or replace it. And if something unexpected happens, such as a broken restoration, we offer emergency appointments.
Insurance and Payment Options
Cost is a real part of this decision, and we will walk you through it openly. We accept all major PPO insurance plans and will help you understand how your benefits may apply to your treatment. We also welcome self-pay patients. Because tooth replacement options vary widely in scope, we review the estimated costs of your recommended plan before you commit.
If you are missing a tooth or are unhappy with your current replacement, we would be glad to talk it through with you. Patients come to us from West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens, and we look forward to meeting you. Contact our office to schedule a visit, and let's find the option that helps you eat, speak, and smile comfortably again.
The process
What to expect
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Consultation and Planning
We examine your mouth, talk through your goals, and explain which tooth replacement options fit your situation.
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Personalized Treatment
We prepare your mouth, including bone grafting if needed, and place your implant, bridge, or dentures.
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Ongoing Aftercare
We see you for follow-up visits and routine maintenance to help keep your new teeth comfortable and healthy.