If you are missing between one and three permanent teeth in a row, you may be considering a dental bridge to replace them. Dental bridges are prosthetic crowns that secure to two healthy teeth and fill in gaps of up to three missing teeth in the center. These prosthetics look just like natural teeth and provide improved bite force over leaving them missing. If you’ve been curious about their benefits, keep reading for more information!

Dental crowns can build up damaged teeth and protect them for many years into the future. This means keeping your natural teeth for as long as possible. However, dental crowns haven’t always been around, and they have come a long way since their invention. Continue reading to learn more about how dental crowns got started and how they evolved into what they are in modern times.