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BriteSmile Dental Clinic
Changing Smiles For Life
Dental Bridges
Dental bridge is suggested if you have missing teeth. Dental bridge is a permanent appliance that replaces missing teeth. It can be made from a variety of materials such as gold, alloys, typically made from porcelain because it can be matched to your original tooth color. It is made up of several pieces that are fused together to fit into the space where your tooth used to be. If you have missing teeth, it affects your appearance or confidence. A dental bridge helps you to feel more comfortable to smile.
- When dental bridge treatment is needed?
- If tooth is damages beyond repair
- Restoring smile and ability to chew
- A tooth is so decayed that it falls out or a dentist removes it
- Decay or infection is so deep within a tooth
- Maintaining shape of face
- Types of dental bridges:
- Traditional
- Cantilever
- Maryland
- Implant-supported
- Are there any complications of a dental bridge?
- Bridge failure
- The bridge may break or slip out of place
- Pain
- Some people struggle to adjust to chewing with a bridge or have pain, especially in the weeks after the procedure.
- Infection
- Some people develop infections after treatment, especially if they have widespread tooth decay or gum disease.
- Tooth decay
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This is more common in people with serious gum disease or very severe cavities in the teeth that need crowns.
To prevent tooth decay, home care, including brushing and flossing is must.