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General information
Dental bridges are false
teeth used to fill gaps
where a tooth has fallen
out in order to improve
the look and function of
the teeth.
Teeth can fall out due to
disease, decay and physical
trauma, but bridges can
be inserted to reconstruct
a person’s smile and make
sure that they don’t suffer
any of the negative effects
associated with tooth loss.
Dental bridges are most
effective for people who
have only a few missing
teeth because when they
are inserted they are usually
anchored to surrounding
natural teeth.
Fixed bridges are the most
common type of bridge. When
this type of bridge is inserted
the two surrounding teeth
must be affixed with crowns
to hold it in place.
If your fixed bridges are
well constructed, then they
should appear entirely natural,
and restore function to
the area.
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The
step to success
Caring for dental
bridges is extremely important
when it comes to maintaining
a healthy smile. When you
first decides to get a dental
bridge you will initially
visit our dental specialist
to have your teeth prepared
to for the bridge. At this
time a temporary plastic
tooth will be affixed where
the bridge will eventually
go to keep the teeth from
shifting. Caring for dental
bridges begins when this
temporary tooth is inserted.
During this time you should
be sure to stay away from
any foods that are hard
or sticky that may damage
or dislodge this temporary
tooth.
After the permanent bridge
is affixed diligent cleaning
and care will ensure that
the bridge lasts for years
and does not have to be
replaced. Caring for dental
bridges over the years means
always ensuring that they
are regularly brushed and
flossed with extra care
taken where bridges and
natural teeth meet.
Similar to natural teeth,
proper brushing and flossing
will ensure that your bridges
look great and last for
years.
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