Bridge Treatment:
What is a Bridge?
A bridge is a custom fixed (non-removable) structure that when attached to neighboring teeth is used to replace a missing tooth or missing teeth. A bridge is usually porcelain fused to metal and helps to prevent shifting and over eruption of teeth. If a missing tooth is not replaced, more teeth could be sacrificed as tooth loss, shifting, over eruption, and periodontal (gum) disease can occur.Before and after bridge illustration:
Why is Bridge treatment necessary?
The loss of a tooth (or teeth) often causes problems with neighboring (nearby) teeth. These teeth may begin to shift as support for chewing has changed. Shifting teeth can cause weakening of bone structure, and accelerate periodontal disease. Without the use of a bridge, it is possible that additional teeth may be lost due to uneven pressure on remaining teeth.
Benefits of a Bridge:
- A bridge will help to restore and maintain your natural smile.
- A bridge will help prevent unnatural stress on your other teeth.
- A bridge will help keep your other teeth in place by prevent shifting and over eruption.
- A bridge will discourage any further dental decay and periodontal (gum) disease.
- A bridge will enhance your smile, speech, and chewing function.
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