Missing a tooth in Rome or Floyd County? Three common options are a dental implant, a bridge, and a denture. The right choice depends on the gap, the teeth next to it, bone, and your goals. This is plain English on the differences. It is not a treatment plan. We need to see you first.
Already leaning toward implants? See our dental implants in Rome, GA page.
Call (706) 235-8687 or request an appointment to talk through options.
Dental implant
An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth. It can hold a crown, or help stabilize a partial or full denture. Placement and the restorative work that follows can stay in this office.
Dr. Will Edwards, DMD, FICOI, and Dr. Lauren Lindsey, DMD, provide implant care at William L. Edwards Dentistry. Dr. Edwards holds a Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Details: Dental implants in Rome, GA.
Bridge
A bridge fills the gap by using neighboring teeth for support. It can be a strong option when the teeth next to the space are good candidates and bone or other factors make another path less suitable. The exam tells us whether a bridge, an implant, or another plan fits your mouth.
Dentures
Dentures replace several teeth or a full arch. Some patients do well with dentures alone. Others want implants under a denture for more stability when chewing and speaking. We discuss both paths after we see you.
Care in one office
At many practices, patients get sent out for the implant and return for the crown. Here, Dr. Will Edwards and Dr. Lauren Lindsey provide implant care in this office, so placement and the crown or denture work stay with the same team when the case fits. Extractions and grafting stay in-house with Dr. Edwards when needed.
Meet the team: Our Team. Full treatment list: Treatment.
Local dentists
Dr. Will Edwards grew up in Rome. Dr. Lauren Lindsey grew up in Cedartown, has been part of this office since 2020 before dental school, and practices here after her May 2026 DMD. Patients throughout Rome, Floyd County, Cedartown, and Northwest Georgia use this office for everyday care and for tooth replacement planning.
Insurance and estimates
We file with any insurance provider and provide pre-estimates for more involved procedures. Tooth replacement often falls in that category. We accept cash, personal checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and CareCredit. We will not quote a number before we have examined you.
More detail: Insurance.
Next step
Call (706) 235-8687 or request an appointment. Mention a missing tooth or that you want to compare an implant, bridge, and denture.
William L. Edwards Dentistry
201 E 8th St SW, Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-8687
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