If you have missing teeth, life can be a bit different in some ways. You may notice a disparity in chewing and eating, and showing off your smile seems a little bit uncomfortable unlike before. If this bothers you, dental bridges can help restore your smile.
Replacing missing teeth is necessary. Not only is the gap a cosmetic concern, but the surrounding teeth can shift and the jawbone will start to shrink, making your face look older and more wrinkled. A dental bridge can help you avoid these consequences, so your overall appearance will not be affected by tooth loss.
Who Needs Dental Bridges?
Anyone who is missing one or more teeth requires restorative dentistry treatments such as dental bridges. You are a good candidate for dental bridges if you have healthy teeth or implants on both sides of the missing tooth. The surrounding teeth must be strong enough to support the bridge. Since the procedure involves removal of tooth enamel, the teeth must also be healthy and without complication.
Dental bridges are also a viable option if you are not healthy enough to undergo the procedure of dental implant surgery. However, you must have healthy gums to support the bridge. You need to have good oral hygiene practices, too. Moreover, if you are suffering from oral health problems such as periodontal disease, treatment is necessary before placing your dental bridge.
Dental Bridge Benefits
Replacing missing teeth with a dental bridge has many benefits.
- Doesn’t require periodic removal for cleaning. Many patients prefer bridges to removable dentures because they are permanently fixed and no need for periodic removal. Most patients are comfortable with fixed restoration than removable ones.
- You can get accustomed to having dental bridges in a short time. It takes less time to get used to dental bridges compared to dentures, which are bulkier and heavier.
- Provides excellent chewing comfort. All the chewing forces are passed to the abutment teeth (your natural anchoring teeth) and not to the gums below. Thus, teeth perform in a natural way.
- Have better aesthetics. For natural-looking teeth and better aesthetics, choose porcelain or zirconium based dental bridges, as they are more aesthetically pleasing.
- Dental bridgework often requires two dental visits. Dentures need at least four appointments to be completed while dental implants require three to four months.
- If dental bridges are properly maintained, they can last 7 to 10 years.
Care for Dental Bridges
Because your dental bridges are your replacement teeth, they require even more regular and consistent dental care. This is a significant routine especially if you already had dental work to prevent the formation of decay on the abutment teeth. Home and professional dental care is necessary since the area beneath the bridge must be cleaned. Your dentist will provide instructions on how to care for your dental bridge properly to ensure the health of the teeth supporting the bridge including the gums underneath.
Restore your Smile at Beverley Dental
To learn if you are a good candidate for a dental bridge in Adelaide, visit us here at Beverley Dental. We provide restorative and cosmetic dental solutions to preserve the function, health and beauty of your teeth. Beverley Dental takes pride in providing quality advanced dental care to get your oral health back on track. Talk to your Adelaide dentist today about dental bridges.
