Custom Dental Bridges for a Complete Smile
Are you missing one or several teeth in a row? Consider a dental bridge as an option to restore your oral health. Bridges are attached to crowns and look and feel like natural teeth. A bridge is designed to:
- Restore areas where a tooth may be missing
- Restore function and maintain the occlusal plane
- Prevent teeth from shifting in the mouth
What to Know About Dental Bridges
Missing teeth can make eating, speaking, and smiling more difficult—but dental bridges offer a dependable solution. These restorations fill the gaps left by missing teeth, helping to restore your bite, maintain facial structure, and prevent surrounding teeth from shifting out of place.
Each bridge is custom-crafted to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth in shape and color, ensuring a comfortable fit and natural appearance. Whether you’re replacing a single tooth or several, dental bridges can bring back function and confidence to your smile.
Dental bridges consist of one or more artificial teeth, known as pontics, that are anchored in place by the surrounding natural teeth or dental implants. Each bridge is custom-crafted to restore both function and appearance, allowing you to chew, speak, and smile with ease. In addition to filling the gap, a bridge prevents neighboring teeth from shifting and helps maintain your facial structure.
Types of Dental Bridges Explained
Your dentist will recommend the best type of bridge based on your oral health and specific needs. Here are the most common options:
Traditional Bridge
This is the most common type, where crowns are placed on both adjacent teeth to support the false tooth in the middle. It's ideal when you have healthy teeth on both sides of the gap.
Cantilever Bridge
Used when there’s only one tooth next to the missing space. The false tooth is supported by a single neighboring tooth.
Maryland Bridge
A conservative option that uses a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the backs of adjacent teeth. It requires minimal or no preparation of nearby teeth.
Is a Dental Bridge the Right Choice for Your Smile?
Missing teeth can affect more than just your appearance—they can impact your bite, speech, and oral health. At Pearl Dental Care in Florence, KY, we offer durable and custom-fit dental bridges to restore your smile and prevent further dental issues.
If you're ready to regain full function and confidence, schedule a consultation to find out which bridge option is best for you.
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