What are dental bridges?
A dental bridge is a replacement option for one or more missing or damaged teeth. A traditional bridge is a row of artificial teeth, each end consisting of a crown that fits over the healthy tooth on either side of the gap. The crowns anchor the bridge in place, suspending one or a few artificial teeth in between.
In cases where multiple teeth need to be replaced in a row, a dental implant supported bridge may be used. Dental implants are placed on either side of the gap that the bridge can attach to. One benefit of an implant supported bridge is that it won’t affect your healthy teeth in any way.
Are you a good candidate for bridges?
To be a good candidate for a dental bridge, you may have one or more teeth in a row that need to be replaced. If the teeth are not in a row, you may require more than one bridge to replace your missing or damaged teeth. It helps to have a few healthy teeth to act as anchors for the bridge, but in case you don’t, dental implants can be placed to support your bridge instead. If you are missing the majority or all of your teeth in either the upper or lower jaw, you may be a better candidate for dentures.
Benefits of dental bridges
Eat and speak better
A dental bridge can improve your ability to eat and to speak more clearly than you would with a gap in your teeth.
Affordable
A bridge is an affordable option for tooth replacement when compared to dental implants.
Natural appearance
Dental bridges look natural when they are customized to match the color and shape of your existing teeth.
Minimally invasive
Getting a traditional bridge does not require any surgical procedures.
Replace multiple teeth at once
A bridge can replace a few teeth in a row all in one piece.
Why Choose Maine Dentistry?
The quality of your dental bridge and the placement procedure determines how long it will last. Dr. Lawlor and the dental team at Maine Dentistry have the experience and skill to replace your teeth with a natural-looking bridge that will last. We will conduct a thorough evaluation first to determine whether or not a bridge is the best long term option for your dental health. At Maine Dentistry we consider your overall health and wellness over time. We strive to make your experience comfortable and relaxing.
A pain-free, reliable solution for missing or gapped teeth.
Dental bridges correct a dental gap, usually created by the absence of one or more teeth, between two teeth. Correcting this issue can help make eating easier and assist in your speech.
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Dr. Ben Lawlor, DDS, FAGD, FICOI, is a fellow with the College of Oral Implantologists and has been named one of America’s Top Dentists for three consecutive years.
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