Dental bridges are one of many procedures we offer our patients when they lose one or multiple teeth. A bridge is made with abutment teeth to replace the missing teeth, and tailored to natural teeth on either end. These natural teeth will be covered with crowns to make them more stable, and must be contoured and reshaped slightly to make room for the crowns. Here at Southern Cross Dental, patients choose this option as a quick and easy way to replace their missing teeth, allowing them to eat as normal.
The following are some facts patients should know about dental bridges:
- Bridges help prevent other teeth from shifting as a result of the missing tooth.
- They require a natural tooth on either side of the missing tooth or teeth.
- The bridge can be done for one or multiple missing teeth in a row.
- A bridge is like a partial denture, though it cannot be removed.
The bridge is not obvious to anyone other than the patient, so they have more confidence when smiling, talking and eating. They must be taken care of the same way as their other teeth, including regular brushing.
Call us at 719-471-1717 or visit our websitewww.southerncrossfamilydentistry.com to learn more about bridges.
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