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Dental Bridges – Wethersfield, CT
Quickly “Bridging” Large Smile Gaps
Did you know that losing just one tooth will really harm your smile? In this situation, you’d suffer damage to your good looks, oral health, and quality of life. It’s only natural that missing several adjacent teeth is an even worse problem to have. Luckily, our practice can address the second issue with our dental bridges in Wethersfield. These devices would quickly restore your grin, so read on to learn more about them or set a visit with us.
What is a Dental Bridge?
Like other dental restorations, a dental bridge is a prosthetic oral device. It’s often made of materials fused to either side of an artificial tooth (i.e., a “pontic”). That means it can replace one to four teeth at a time, filling fairly large smile gaps.
The best dental bridge candidates are those who’ve lost adjacent teeth. These patients can fully restore their smiles with one treatment, so they stand to benefit the most. Qualifying for treatment isn’t hard otherwise; most adults can get dental bridges with good oral health.
The Types of Dental Bridges
Our dentists will closely assess your smile before your dental bridge treatment. That way, we can tailor your custom treatment plan to your needs. Our team will then know which of the following dentures to suggest for you:
Traditional Dental Bridge
Per its name, a traditional dental bridge is the standard kind that’s seen decades of use. It’s made of dental crowns fused to either side of a pontic or artificial tooth. Given this design, the device uses your nearby teeth or “abutments” to stay in place.
A traditional dental bridge costs less than the other kind; its materials are fairly inexpensive. However, a dentist must remove enamel from the abutments for placement.
Implant Bridge
Unlike a traditional one, an implant bridge uses dental implants – metal posts placed in your jaw. These posts slowly fuse with your jawbone, securing your final restoration and keeping it in place. The resulting implant bridge won’t fall or come loose like other prosthetic teeth can.
Because it doesn’t use dental crowns, an implant bridge doesn’t alter existing teeth. We won’t prep any “abutments” to place the device in your mouth. Still, the device can be rather pricey.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Once you have a dental bridge, you’ll enjoy upsides like:
- A Gorgeous Grin– Thanks to its porcelain teeth, a dental bridge will blend seamlessly with your smile. It’ll look beautiful and lifelike as it restores your full grin!
- Easier Eating – Since a dental bridge offers new teeth, it lets you chew tough foods more easily.
- Improved Oral Health – By filling your smile’s gaps, a dental bridge keeps harmful bacteria from spreading in your mouth. It also keeps your other teeth from tilting.
- Enduring Results – The average dental bridge lasts 5-15 years, and those given great care have lifespans of 20 years or more.
A dental bridge from our practice will get rid of your smile’s unsightly spaces. So, consider getting one and see us for a consultation!