Dental bridges are a reliable solution for replacing missing teeth. They help restore your smile and everyday functions. So if you have missing teeth that are impacting your everyday life, you can get dental bridges to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Here’s what you need to know about our dental bridge treatment:
What are dental bridges made of?
Dental bridges are a great way to replace missing teeth. Bridges are made from gold, metal, alloys, or porcelain to ensure that they are strong and durable.
How is a dental bridge created?
The process of creating a bridge begins by creating abutments out of your existing teeth where the bridge will be attached. The existing teeth are re-contoured to provide a base for the bridge. After the abutments have been created, a mold is taken of the area, which is sent to a dental lab. The lab is able to use the mold to create a bridge that will fit properly and feel as close to your natural teeth as possible. The bridge consists of two crowns on either end to place on the abutments and a Pontic, which is the new tooth that replaces your missing tooth.
Do you directly place the permanent bridge?
We will first fit you with a temporary bridge while we wait for the lab to fabricate your permanent bridge. This will protect the abutments and the exposed gum areas and look more appealing than having a missing tooth.
When the permanent bridge has been created, you will have a follow-up visit to set the bridge. It will be placed on the abutments, and the dentist will then use an adhesive to make sure that the bridge is set.
Why is it important to replace missing teeth?
If you are missing a tooth, you should strongly consider having it replaced. Besides the aesthetic disadvantage of missing a tooth, it could also cause structural changes to your mouth and jaw, as well as making it difficult to eat or speak properly. So, getting missing teeth replaced with artificial teeth bridges becomes important.
