With a dental bridge, we have a tooth replacement option that is nonsurgical and can address minor cases, such as one to three missing teeth in a row. We offer multiple options, and each will be custom-made for your smile. In today’s blog, your Brighton, MA, dentist talks about how we design and place bridges to return smiles to optimal health, function, and beauty once again!
The Impact of Minor Tooth Loss
When you lose a tooth, this can be embarrassing and you may struggle to hide your smile. but beyond the impact on your appearance, this can undermine the stability of your smile. The gap could allow nearby teeth to drift from position, which creates misalignment and further oral health concerns. You could develop related disorders like TMD and bruxism (teeth grinding) due to changes in overall bite balance. The body also suspends the flow of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw, which causes it to break down and erode, leading to further tooth loss and even an older appearance eventually. But we can help prevent these complications with the placement of a dental bridge.
Choosing and Designing Your Bridge
With a traditional dental bridge, our team will remove structure from the teeth on each side of the gap in your smile. These are referred to as abutment teeth. We then take detailed images of these abutment teeth and the gap in your smile, which we use to design and craft a custom dental prosthetic. The prosthetic will contain new teeth with crowns on one or both ends, made from ceramic, this will be shaded to look natural and blend with your smile, and will be able to handle daily bite forces too.
Supporting Your New Teeth
For the tradition option, we will place the crown portions on the abutment teeth to secure your new teeth in place. This option lasts about 10 to 15 years. We could also insert one or more dental implants into your jaw and attach the crown portion to these posts. Since dental implants act as new roots and stimulate the growth of jawbone structure, your new teeth can remain in place for decades, possibly a lifetime. If you have any questions about how we design and place a custom bridge, or whether you need a traditional or implant option, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk to Brighton Family Dental About Replacing Missing Teeth
We have custom dental prosthetics to address minor tooth loss. Learn more about obtaining a full smile again by giving us a call at Brighton Family Dental Group in Brighton, MA, today at (617) 562-5210. You deserve a complete and healthy smile, and we’re ready to help!
