If one or more missing teeth leave you feeling self-conscious about your smile, traditional dentures and partials are no longer your only option! Whether from accident, aging, or tooth decay there are some exciting advances in restorative dental technology. Dr. Reema Ajluni, Dr. Zainab Afzal, & Dr. Lauren Attiqmay be able to replace your missing teeth with state-of-the-art dental implants, dental bridges, overdentures, or partials.
These innovative options look more natural than dentures and partials and are easier to maintain. Sometimes dentures and partials are the most effective option, but they’ve come a long way too.
Reach out to Mission Point Dental Wellness Associates in Southfield, MI to discuss which options will restore your smile!
COMPLETE ORAL EXAM
A comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, and oral health.
X-RAYS
X-rays identify damage, decay, and the health of surrounding teeth.
MISSING TOOTH SMILE RESTORATION
We’ll discuss your options in implants, bridges, partials, overdentures, and dentures.
Replacing missing teeth empowers you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence!
Dental Implants in Southfield
Dental implants are one of many cutting-edge options for replacing missing teeth. Dr. Reema Ajluni, Dr. Zainab Afzal, & Dr. Lauren Attiq will perform a comprehensive review of your oral health and existing teeth to determine which tooth replacement options are right for you. We restore your smile while maintaining your speech and function!
Beyond aesthetics, leaving a gap in your smile or anywhere in your mouth can spark a ripple effect of oral health problems. Your teeth may be straight today, but just one missing tooth can cause surrounding teeth to gradually shift and tilt out of alignment. This can disrupt your bite, make brushing and flossing less effective, and increase your risk of several oral health conditions.
What If It’s Just One Tooth?
Just one missing molar can make it more challenging to chew your favorite foods. Just one missing front tooth can make it difficult to bite into foods you enjoy. Mission Point Dental Wellness Associates restores your ability to chew!
Have Multiple Missing Teeth?
Multiple missing front teeth can change the shape of your face and alter pronunciation. This negatively impacts the clarity of your communication. If you no longer look or sound like yourself, restorative dentistry can help.
The Ripple Effect of Missing Teeth
Even if your missing tooth is in the back of your mouth where no one will see or know, it’s best to replace it to:
Maintain bite alignment
Eliminate tooth shifting
Eliminate tooth tilting
Maintain speech
Maintain facial structure
Maintain chewing ability
Prevent bone loss
Ensure ease of brushing and flossing
Reduce the risk of oral health problems
If your teeth have gradually begun to shift and are disrupting your speech, oral health, or self-confidence—Craft Dentistry is here to help!
We Replace Missing Teeth in Southfield
After a comprehensive exam that may include both X-rays and a 3D scan, Dr. Reema Ajluni, Dr. Zainab Afzal, & Dr. Lauren Attiq will present you with your options. This may include:
Dental implants: We surgically implant a titanium post into your jawline and screw a restoration on top. Tooth implants look and function like natural teeth.
Whether for a single tooth, overdentures, or implant-supported dentures—the titanium post acts like a natural tooth root. This stimulates the bone preventing the bone loss that can occur with traditional dentures.
With proper care, implants last a lifetime!
If your implanted tooth is damaged, we can replace or restore it.
Implant-supported bridge: If you’re missing teeth are next to a dental implant, your implant provides a stable option for supporting a bridge.
Overdentures: If you’re missing multiple teeth, we may discuss a series of strategically placed dental implants that attach to removable overdentures.
Being attached to implants, overdentures are more stable than traditional dentures.
Implant-supported dentures: Similar to overdentures, the primary difference is that you can’t remove these dentures at home.
Conventional dentures: Conventional dentures are more comfortable, stable, and life-like than ever before.
Partial dentures: With full dentures, all or most of your upper and lower teeth must be removed.
Partials provide a better fit if you don’t need to remove as many teeth.
If you aren’t bothered by a missing back tooth, you may consider letting it go.
However, a missing back tooth can cause your remaining teeth to shift and tilt. Over time, this can alter your smile, ability to chew, and oral health and hygiene.
I had such a great experience at this office! Everyone was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming from start to finish. The staff made me feel very comfortable and took the time to explain everything clearly.
Had a wonderful visit. From start to finish! Best staff in any office ever. The dentist is the best!! She is highly skilled. But also kind. Love going !! B
My experience with Mission Point Dental Wellness always positive. I had implant surgery and because my mouth opening is small it's hard for me to open wide. Dr Remi Ajluni was extremely patient and gentle. I love the entire staff and my entire family has been coming here for years.
I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. The quality of the care is extremely high - everyone I interact with from front door, to hygienist, to dentist is a delight. So professional and caring.
Mission Point Dental was recommended by my Physician. The staff are most professional and courteous. The care given is the best that I have ever had and the office has a warm and welcoming environment. Open treatment rooms with lots of windows immediately puts one at ease. Highly recommended!
Whenever I go to my dentist office, I have a pleasant experience. The hygienist and dentist along with her assistant always ensure that you are comfortable. If there is pain, they will explain prior to and explain why which makes it bearable. The entire team is courteous and sensitive to your needs.
Very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. From the kind receptionist, amazing Lisa and Dr. Ajluni.<br><br>Highly recommend for any dental services needs.
Today, was my first cleaning at this practice. Erica, was my hygienist and is very nice. She explained everything prior to doing anything and asked if I had any concerns. I will continue to see her and the clinic.
Always feel good when I leave. Going I feel nervous. As soon as I walk in the office that all changes the staff welcomes you with smiles and a ease that is so nice. The doctors listen and have so much empathy and knowledge.
The staff were warm and welcoming. They catered to my "Dentalphobia" and made it an (almost)pleasant experience. No I'm just kidding! I just don't like the dental tools and stuff. Wonderful people! I even hugged the amazing Amy 😘💜
I have had the pleasure of having Lisa as my hygienist a number of times now and she goes above & beyond to make the entire experience painless! Everyone at Mission Pointe is professional, buttoned-up and friendly from the dentists to the front desk.<br>I would highly recommend.
I absolutely love this dental office. They make sure you are comfortable before any work begins and informs you of what is going on every step of the way. They are a 5 star plus establishment! Everyone there treats the patients with the upmost respect! Thank you Mission Point Dental!
This was my first visit with the office and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Took the time to explain the procedures being completed and I felt comfortable and relaxed through the whole visit, from check-in to check-out.
I had an amazing experience at this office. The staff was very welcoming, knowledgeable and did an exceptional job tending to my oral health. I left feeling excited about my next visit.
Omg! This place is amazing. Very friendly and helpful. And made the process so easy. Thank you doctor ajluni and thank you Jenn for the amazing help and welcoming energy.
I always have high anxiety when I walk into the Dentist office, my experience here made me feel more at ease than any prior office I have Ever been treated in....Thank you Dawn and Erika
After looking for a new dentist, I was recommended to Mission Point and after my recent appointment this will definitely be my new dental office. The entire staff was friendly and handled everything with care. My actual doctor was very thorough and informative. She notified me of a few things that previously dentist didn’t go over. I would 100% recommend this company.
Excellent staff, very professional, and up to date on newest equipment and products. As the staff has changed over the years their practice has always been the best. Have referred freind's and family to this practice. (Best staff Amy and Lori and the past greatest employees Barb and Nyla miss you.
I had the best dental experience at Misssion Point! Everyone was patient and gentle when it came to handling the tools/drills. They are very professional; thorough in explaining any issues or just general dental health. I would recommend to anyone and I'm looking forward to coming back ❤
Super easy appointment. They got me in for my cleaning within 2 minutes of walking in the door and they got me out asap. Will be back. Best dentist around!
