Is there a gap in your teeth when you smile or laugh? Do missing teeth affect her speech pattern? Have you wondered if there is a solution? A dental bridge might be the answer.
Dental bridge is a fixed appliance and is an brilliant way to replace missing teeth. Bridges are restorations that fill in a gap caused by missing teeth. They prevent the remaining teeth from shifting and provide a more stable surface for chewing.
Dental bridges are exceptionally durable and can last several years. They might, on the other hand, need to be changed or re-cemented due to ordinary use.
Advantages a fixed bridge:
- Space filling of missed teeth
- Maintain facial shape
- Stops drifting of other teeth out of position
- Improved chewing and speaking ability
To have a bridge, typically needs 2 or more visits. Initially the teeth are numb and then the 2 anchoring teeth are prepared by removing some of enamel to allow for a crown. Next, an extremely precise impression is made which will be delivered to your dental lab where the bridge will be calculated. Additionally, a small-term connection will be made and used for a number of days until the next visit.
In the next visit, your permanent bridge will be carefully assessed, modified and cemented in to get a proper fit.
There are three main types of bridges:
- Habitual bridges
- Cantilever bridges
- Resin-bonded bridge
The price of dental bridge depends on the type of bridge used. Dental bridges can last 5 to 7 years or more. With excellent dental hygiene and regular professional cleaning, it’s not uncommon for the lifetime of a set bridge to be more than a decade.
It can be hard to speak clearly when teeth are missing in the front area of the mouth. Wearing a dental bridge with the front teeth in proper position will help you speak more clearly.
Replacing missing teeth should make eating simpler. Before you become accustomed to the bridge, eat soft foods which were cut in to small bits.
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