Dental Bridges
Houston, the Woodlands, Kingwood, Spring, and Conroe, Texas
There are several options for replacing both the appearance and functionality of a missing tooth or teeth. One of those options is a dental bridge. A dental bridge is one or more false teeth which are suspended between two crowns, thus the name "bridge." While the dental bridges of past decades could be bulky and look false, modern dental bridges are often indistinguishable from natural teeth unless closely examined.
Using Dental Bridges
Because dental implant technology has come so far in the past decade, many cosmetic dentists prefer to use dental implants where possible, instead of dental bridges. However, this is not always practical. If your bone and gum tissue is incapable of sustaining an implant post, a dental bridge must be used instead.
Functionally, dental bridges act exactly like normal teeth. They are resistant to normal wear, and they often last as long as the teeth supporting the crowns. Unlike removable partial dentures, dental bridges are cemented in place, leading them to sometimes be called fixed partial dentures.
Dental bridges are often used to replace prominent front teeth, particularly where an implant would be too bulky for the depth of the teeth. Dental bridges are more rarely used in back teeth, which are often supported by sturdier gums and periodontal tissue which can more readily support implants.
Caring for Dental Bridges
Unlike removable dentures or partial dentures, dental bridges do not require special care. They can be treated like your natural teeth with the exception that, because the false teeth are affixed to the neighboring dental crowns, you cannot floss between them. You should, however, take care to practice good dental hygiene and have your teeth cleaned regularly.
You can learn more about dental bridges on our Questions about Dental Bridges page.
Please contact our Houston cosmetic dentistry office today to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Young. Woodlands Premier Dentistry serves patients in Houston, the Woodlands, and Spring, Texas.
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