Bridges

Losing one or more teeth can result in a difference in chewing, speaking and even the shape of your face. Bridges were developed to fix these problems. A bridge, also known as a fixed partial denture, can help reduce stress in your bite resulting from missing teeth and maintain the the shape of your face.

A bridge replaces the missing teeth with artificial ones. The bridge can be made from a variety of materials including gold, alloys and porcelain and bonded to the surrounding teeth for support. Occasionally, they are made from a combination of materials.

A fixed bridge is just that – fixed in place and can only be removed by a dentist. A removable bridge can be taken out for cleaning. Another type of bridge is the implant bridge. This procedure attached the artificial teeth directly to the jawbone or under the gum. Since the success of a bridge procedure depends on its foundation, it very important to keep your remaining teeth healthy.

See examples of before and after shots.

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