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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is usually recommended as a solution if you have one or more missing teeth. Missing teeth leave gaps in your mouth that eventually cause your remaining teeth to shift into the empty spaces left behind by your missing teeth, which results in a problem bite. Missing teeth can also lead to gum disease (periodontitis) or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD/TMJ).
Dental bridges usually replace one or more missing teeth, with the bridge cemented to your natural teeth or implants adjacent to the empty spaces left by the missing teeth. These teeth serve as anchors for the dental bridge.
In order for a bridge to be properly fitted, your dentist must prepare your teeth and make a mold for the bridge, which is then sent off to a dental laboratory to be made to your custom specifications. A temporary bridge is fitted while your permanent bridge is being made.
When your permanent bridge is completed, the temporary bridge is removed and your permanent bridge is cemented over your prepared teeth. Regular good oral hygiene practices, such as daily brushing and flossing and regular professional dental cleanings, will ensure the longevity of your bridge. A bridge can lose its anchoring support if the teeth or gums holding it in place are damaged by dental or gum disease.
To learn more about dental bridges and how they can improve the look and functionality of your teeth, please contact a cosmetic dentist in your area today.
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