Missing teeth mar facial appearance, self-esteem and oral function. Smile gaps weaken the jawbone, and gums quickly recede after tooth loss. Plus, the strength and alignment of neighboring teeth worsen. Dr. Douglas Baldwin of Foundation Dental Solutions in Arlington offers precise and realistic tooth replacements such as dental implants, fixed bridgework and dentures. A fellow in Implantology at the California Implant Institute, Dr. Baldwin changes failing smiles so people look, feel and function more like their natural selves.
Patients with one or more missing teeth often decide to forego replacement due to time, money, fear of pain, and other valid concerns. However, the cost of skipping this treatment may just be your dental health. Missing teeth have numerous consequences including dental drift (the shifting of teeth to fill in gaps), lost bone density, and changing facial shapes due to diminished gum tissue volume. At Foundation Dental Solutions, our expert team offers a variety of 
As your Arlington dentist, Dr. Baldwin has preferred dental implants to replace missing teeth for years. Find out why they’re the best replacement option, and exactly how they work — you might find that dental implants are the solution you (and your smile!) have been waiting for.