If you have missing teeth, it is crucial to have them replaced as soon as possible. This will improve the appearance of your smile and help restore the full functionality of your bite. If you fail to replace your missing teeth down the road, it can lead to a wide range of oral health issues. Hence it is much better to avoid these problems by selecting one of the tooth replacement options.
A dental bridge may be an apt solution if you have gaps between your teeth. It is a prosthetic tooth that can help bridge the gap between teeth by placing crowns on the teeth on either side of the gap called the abutment teeth, and a false tooth called a pontic is secured in between.
The process for a bridge can be accomplished in two dental visits. In the initial visit, the abutment teeth will be shaped and prepared to make them ready for the dental crowns. After the teeth have been prepared for the crowns, a mold of the teeth will be taken to be used as a model for your dental bridge. A temporary bridge will be placed till a custom-made bridge is being readied.
Once the bridge has been fashioned and sent to the dental office, you will be required to have them fitted during the second appointment. During this visit, the temporary bridge will be removed, and the permanent one will be cemented into your mouth.
Dental bridges have several benefits for ideal candidates:
Call Pacific Highway Dental at 253.529.9434 or schedule an online appointment to know more about Bridges.