Like dental implants, dental bridges are used to replace a missing tooth.
Bridges, however, are supported by the teeth on either side (called “abutment teeth”).
Like many cosmetic dental appliances, bridges also serve a restorative purpose. While serving to enhance your smile, a dental bridge will also improve your ability to chew and speak.
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Having one or more missing teeth can have a serious effect not only on your smile, but also on your dental health. Specifically, missing teeth can cause:
Like dental implants, dental bridges are used to replace a missing tooth, except bridges are supported by the teeth on either side called abutment teeth.
The procedure of installing a dental bridge is typically completed in two visits. First, your dentist will determine if you are a good candidate for a dental bridge. If you are, your teeth will need to be prepared by reshaping or reconstructing any badly decayed or damaged areas. Afterward, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth, which is then sent off to a lab where it is cast into a mold, and give you a temporary bridge to wear. On your second visit, this mold will be fitted to your teeth, and any necessary corrections or adjustments will be made on that same visit.
Dental bridges can last from 8 to 15 years and can last even longer if you maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly.
Dental bridges are typically partially covered by insurers. We will check your insurance benefits for you so you know what they will cover ahead of time.
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Like many cosmetic dental procedures & appliances, bridges also serve a restorative purpose. A dental bridge will improve your ability to chew and speak, while also enhancing your smile.
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, dental bridges were shown to dramatically reduce the risk of losing teeth that are adjacent to a missing tooth.
Dental bridges can also help keep your jaw and face from changing shape, which can occur when a person has missing teeth.
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