When a tooth can’t be saved with a filling or a crown, yet you still will want it to be fully functioning, our experienced cosmetic dentist may recommend dental bridges in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, FL. A bridge also prevents your remaining teeth from moving out of position, which can cause other unwanted dental problems. In addition, a dental bridge will enhance your ability to speak and chew normally. If you have a missing tooth, our expert dentist and our team at Smiles By Jiveh can replace the gap with a dental bridge.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
Sometimes called a “fixed partial denture,” a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth and “bridges” the gap where one or more teeth used to be. Bridges are made from gold, alloys, porcelain – or a combination of materials – to match your natural teeth. A fixed bridge is attached to surrounding teeth for support. Unlike a removable bridge, a fixed bridge must be removed by a dentist.
A traditional dental bridge replaces one or more teeth with solid, stable dental crowns. If you replace one missing tooth with a dental bridge, your bridge will consist of two traditional hollow dental crowns flanking one replacement tooth (crown). We can even attach your dental bridge to dental implants!
Cosmetic advantages?
- Improved appearance
- No visual difference with a crown or implant
- Facial structure recovery
- A restored tooth also restores confidence
Dental advantages?
- Functionality is restored
- Improved normal bite
- Prevents bone loss
- Stops tooth shifting
- Long lasting
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