Imagine walking around with a big gap in your smile. Maybe you don’t have to imagine it because you’re one of the millions of US adults living with missing teeth. We feel for anyone in this situation. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, and it takes all the joy out of smiling. If you are missing one or more teeth, we have solutions! One of our favorites is a dental bridge.
What is a Dental Bridge?
Excuse us while we get a little technical here… A dental bridge is a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) with dental crowns on both sides to hold everything in place. The prosthetic substitutes the missing tooth, and the crowns go over the healthy teeth on both sides. Why is it called a bridge? Because it bridges the gap between teeth.
A bridge is always permanent, not like a denture that can be removed. Bridges are cemented into place because of the crowns on the sides. This is a good thing because it means no slipping or sliding or food getting trapped underneath. Sometimes, we support bridges with dental implants (also permanent), but most often, we use crowns.
Why a Dental Bridge?
Bridges are super practical, and they last a long time. We like using dental bridges on the front teeth to fully restore function and aesthetics. The material used to make a dental bridge looks very natural and is also quite durable. If you get a bridge, you’ll be able to eat anything you want without having to worry about breaking a tooth or experiencing any discomfort.
If you’re fed up after living with missing teeth, call Centreville Family Dentistry in Centreville, MI to learn more about dental bridges and the other fantastic tooth replacement options we offer. You deserve to have a beautiful smile!
