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!

What are Dental Bridges Made of?

Dental bridges can be made of a few different materials: gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of several of these. They are designed to look natural and are also completely functional, so you can still chew with them and clean them just like the rest of your teeth, however they cannot provide as much biteforce as your teeth or dental implants.

How Long do Dental Bridges Last?

With proper care and usage, you can expect your dental bridge to last between five and fifteen years, and most survive more than ten years. To ensure that yours stay in excellent condition for as long as possible, be sure to brush and floss your teeth daily and never use them for anything but chewing food, thus they should never be treated as tools for opening packaging or biting your fingernails.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges?

In addition to restoring the appearance of your smile, dental bridges offer a few key benefits, including:

• Restoring your ability to speak and chew properly
• Helping to maintain the structure of your face
• Properly distributing your biteforce
• Keeping your natural teeth from shifting positions

What Are Implant Supported Bridges?

If you are looking for a more permanent way to replace lost teeth, you may be a good candidate for an implant supported bridge. These permanent prosthetics are inserted into your jawbone and topped with a crown. This type of restoration is permanent, so there’s no need to worry about replacing it, and because it can hold multiple consecutive teeth at once, you can replace them with fewer implant posts, possibly saving you money over individual implants.

Remember, there’s no need to live with large gaps in your smile due to multiple consecutive missing teeth. Speak to your dentist today about the benefits of dental bridges or implant supported bridges and bridge the gap to a healthier smile!

About Our Practice

At Fort Dental, our team of highly skilled dentists work together to help provide patients just like you quality solutions to a variety of oral health problems. Whether you’re looking to replace missing teeth with the help of a traditional or implant supported bridge, we can help walk you through your options and find a prosthetic that fits your unique needs.

To schedule a consultation for a new dental bridge, please visit our website or call us today at 817-292-5957.