When you have a gap in your smile caused by a missing tooth, or as many as three in a row, then we can help with a custom and lifelike dental prosthetic. With a dental bridge, we can fill the gap and help preserve your smile’s stability. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about the benefits of a dental bridge.
Tooth Loss and Poor Oral Health
A dental bridge can help us replace a single missing tooth, or up to three in a row. We lose natural teeth due to factors like injury, cavities or infection, or in most cases, periodontal disease. When these gaps occur, this not only changes the appearance of your smile, but can lead to issues eating your favorite foods or speaking clearly. The open gap could also allow nearby teeth to drift from position, which creates misalignment and increases the risk of further cavities and periodontal issues. Don’t let the health and beauty of your smile suffer, talk to our team about replacing your missing teeth with a dental prosthetic.
The Dental Bridge
To begin the process, we will numb the teeth on each side of the gap in your smile. We then remove structure from these abutment teeth, and take detailed images and easements, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft the final prosthetic. The bridge itself will be made from ceramic, which can endure daily bite forces and also be shaded to blend with your smile. The crown portions of the prosthetic will be attached to the abutment teeth, securing your new teeth firmly in place. With proper care and attention, your new teeth could last as long as 10 to 15 years!
Safeguarding Your New Teeth
To help keep the abutment teeth strong and to also guide your natural ones, you should take time to brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes and to floss every evening too. Try to avoid tobacco products and cut back on the sugar in your diet. These actions can help your new prosthetic stay in place, and also limit the risk of underlying factors behind tooth loss, such as cavities, infections, and gum disease. If you have any questions about how we handle tooth loss with a custom and lifelike dental bridge, then contact our team today to learn more. You deserve a full smile and we want to help!
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT DENTAL PROSTHETICS?
Our team wants to offer treatment to fill the gap in your smile and offer attractive results. To find out more about how we replace lost teeth, you can call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, at 913-901-8585.
