If you are missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge might be the right solution for you. River Harmony Dental is pleased to offer this restoration option for missing teeth, to help you achieve the smile of your dreams!
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What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge, also known as a fixed partial denture, is a dental restoration that is used to replace one or more missing teeth. Using abutment teeth to anchor the bridge to, a bridge essentially “bridges” or fills in the gap left behind from the missing teeth. By placing an artificial tooth in the area where the gap is, a bridge can give you back the smile you desire. Coloured and shaped exactly like natural teeth and customized specifically to your teeth’s natural shade and shape, a bridge blends seamlessly in with the rest of your teeth. It is extremely durable, strong, and aesthetically pleasing. The teeth that are immediately beside the gap are crowned in order to keep the bridge in place and stabilize your overall bite. Not only does a bridge allow your bite to feel more balanced and healthier, it enhances your ability to speak and chew.
Reasons for a Bridge
- Restores ability to properly chew
- Reduces difficulties with bite
- Helps maintain the facial shape
- Restores speech and pronunciation caused by missing teeth
- Fills in spaces of missing teeth that would otherwise leave surrounding teeth susceptible to tooth decay
- Reduces the risk of gum disease, since there is a lowered risk when gaps are filled in
- Prevents the remaining teeth from shifting out of their correct position
- Restores the aesthetics of your smile and mouth
- Is an upgrade from a removable partial denture to a permanent appliance.
