When you lose a tooth, this gap could lead to major complications for your smile. To protect your smile’s appearance, bite function, and stability, you need a replacement tooth. We can help with dental bridges! In today’s blog, your Mansfield, TX, dentist talks about restoring smiles with a dental bridge.
The Causes of Tooth Loss
Why do we lose one or more of our natural teeth? We could lose teeth for several reasons. Some of us lose teeth due to an accident or injury to the face or jaw. We could suffer from tooth loss due to advanced tooth decay or even a dental infection that isn’t treated in a timely manner. However, the most common cause is periodontal disease. When you don’t have treatment to manage your gum disease, it can eventually reach a stage known as periodontitis. At this stage, the disease severs the tissues connecting your teeth and gums. When you lose a tooth, you need to see our team to discuss possible replacement options.
Why You Need a Prosthetic
When you lose a tooth, this gap could cause misalignment to occur, which increases the risk of poor oral health and also changes the appearance of your smile. Larger gaps in your smile could limit meal options and even make clear speech a difficult process. But with a dental bridge, we can fill the gap in your smile to preserve your alignment and your overall oral health. You can feel more confident in your smile and you won’t feel like shrinking away from social interactions. With tooth replacement, we can offer a better quality of life. If you have between one and three missing teeth in a row, then we could help with a dental bridge.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a prosthetic that contains a new tooth or teeth, all connected, with crowns on each side. The prosthesis is made from ceramic, which is very durable and can be color matched to blend with your smile. To create a bridge, we will numb the abutment teeth, the natural ones on each side of the gap. Our team then removes structure from them to make room for the crown portions. We gather detailed digital images and impressions of the area, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft your new bridge.
When the bridge is complete, we attach the crown portions to the abutment teeth, securing your new ones firmly in place.
Enjoy Lifelike Tooth Replacement With Our Team
We want to offer a tooth replacement option that looks natural and protects your smile from complications. To learn more about prosthetic dentistry or schedule your appointment, call our Mansfield, TX, dental team today at 817-473-6227.
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