Keeping your smile in the best shape possible sometimes takes some work. Not everything about your smile is affected by dental hygiene; you may want to make improvements to your smile that have nothing to do with teeth care but are rather cosmetic in nature. Investing in dental bridges is one way that you can achieve the smile of your dreams. Let’s learn more about dental bridges and how they might help you below.
What Are Dental Bridges?
A bridge is a false tooth that a dentist can create for you to fill in a gap. It can be used to fill in one tooth or several. Gaps are often distressing to people, as they feel it greatly affects their appearance. A gap can also have a long-term dental impact on your mouth. When there is a gap between teeth, other teeth will start shifting. This could cause a change in the bite of your mouth, and it might even be painful, too. A dental bridge will consist of the false tooth plus two anchors that attach to the surrounding teeth, which can cut down on the chance of shifting.
Are There Different Types of Bridges?
Since everyone’s dental needs aren’t the same, there are different kinds of bridges. A traditional fixed bridge is the most common type; it consists of a porcelain/ceramic crown placed over the two surrounding teeth. This is used as an anchor to hold the new false tooth or teeth in place. The false tooth is made of porcelain/ceramic as well.
Another type of bridge is called a cantilever bridge. This type is often used when good teeth are present on only one side of the gap. They are best used for places in the mouth that do not have a high chewing load. A resin-bonded bridge is also an option; it’s made of metal or ceramic pads bonded to the surrounding teeth with resin. This is used to hold a false tooth in the gap and is often used in areas of the mouth that experience minimal chewing forces.
This is just a bit of information on dental bridges and how they can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. If you’d like to learn more about this option, please contact our team at White Dental Studio today. We’re here for all your dental needs!
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