Find out if your smile could benefit from a dental bridge.
Losing one or more teeth is not something to take lightly. While we know how stressful this can be, our Easton, MD, dentist, Dr. Kristine Morris, has treated tooth loss in patients of all ages. If you are looking for a natural-looking restoration to fill gaps in your smile, then you might want to consider getting a dental bridge.
What is a dental bridge?
This custom-made oral prosthetic replaces one or two missing teeth in a row. A dental bridge fills one or more gaps in your smile with natural-looking false teeth that are either fixed in place or removable. If the device is removable it will contain clasps that attach to nearby natural teeth to hold them in place. If your bridge is fixed in place, our Easton, MD, family dentist will place crowns over natural teeth to secure the replacement tooth or teeth.
What are the reasons why I might need a dental bridge?
If you are missing a tooth it’s important to restore your smile right away, as leaving tooth loss untreated could result in:
- Chewing issues and biting problems
- Added stress on remaining teeth and your jaws
- Feeling embarrassed about your appearance
- Teeth eventually shifting into these gaps, leading to further misalignments
How does a dental bridge work?
Let’s discuss how a fixed dental bridge works, as this is one of our most popular tooth replacement options. The fixed dental bridge contains pontics or false teeth. These artificial teeth lie in the center of the oral device and their main job is to fill the gap in your smile. Of course, in order for these teeth to fill gaps and stay in place, they need to be secured onto the surrounding teeth, commonly by using abutment teeth.
Abutment teeth are crowns that are placed over your natural teeth to anchor the false teeth in place. Before making or placing a dental bridge, our team will need to take impressions of your mouth to ensure that your bridge fits perfectly.
If you are dealing with tooth loss know that our Easton, MD, dentist Dr. Morris and her team are here to restore your smile. We pride ourselves on crafting the highest quality restorations around so you can always feel confident in your appearance. If you want to find out if you’re an ideal candidate for dental bridges, call us at (410) 770-9211 to schedule a quick consultation.