Missing teeth will lead to several oral health problems. If a tooth is not replaced after extraction or loss, the other teeth in the mouth will begin to shift and move in their place. Dental bridges hold the teeth correctly, preventing shifting and other issues.
Another issue we find with missing teeth is the deterioration of the bone. Replacing a single tooth with a dental bridge can work, but several teeth needing replacement could cause the jawbone to deteriorate.
In most cases, dental bridges require another tooth or two teeth to support them. These teeth are often crowned to provide support for the bridge. We create the replacement teeth supported by the bridge using porcelain. Depending on your needs, we can also use gold and other metals.
We offer dental bridges to patients who have more than one missing tooth but don’t want to get dental implants. Dental bridges can last a while, but depending on your oral health and any wear and tear from chewing, they may need to be replaced in 10 years.
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