Missing a single tooth can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Having gaps in your smile can make it challenging to complete tasks that you once found easy, like chewing your food, speaking clearly, and smiling without feeling self-conscious. At Pleasant Grove Family Dentistry, we offer dental bridges to fill the gap in your smile. To learn more about dental bridges or to schedule a consultation, give us a call!
While dental crowns are made to preserve a damaged natural tooth, a dental bridge is made to replace several consecutive missing teeth. The restoration is made of two crowns located on either side of the replacement teeth. The dental crowns act as anchors that are placed on the two teeth on either side of the gap in your smile to secure the restoration. Just like dental crowns, bridges are custom-made from natural looking materials, like ceramic and porcelain that blend in with your smile.
If you have healthy teeth on either side of the gap that needs to be filled in, a traditional dental bridge is often the perfect solution. The teeth that support the dental crown are called abutment teeth, and they are altered slightly so the bridge fits in your mouth. This type of restoration can be placed in just two visits to the dental office and is the most affordable option out of the two.
If you don’t have healthy adjacent teeth, surgically implanted metal posts called “dental implants” make a great alternative. Dental implants can be used where there are three or more missing teeth in a row. Implant bridges tend to last longer than traditional bridges on average, and they help to prevent bone loss over time.
Here are some of the benefits that you can enjoy when you get your dental bridge.
