Dental Bridges An Overview
Do not let missing teeth hold you back from sharing your smile. Replacing your missing teeth can help you restore your smile, improving your confidence and your oral health. Beautiful Smiles offers dental bridge options for replacing missing teeth near Indianapolis, IN.
Traditional dental bridges are an economical dental restoration ideal for replacing missing teeth. Dental bridges replace a single missing tooth or several consecutive missing teeth. The dental bridge is made from high-quality dental ceramic and is custom-designed to mimic the appearance of adjacent teeth for the best natural-looking results.
Traditional Vs. Implant-supported Bridge
A traditional dental bridge is probably what comes to mind when you think of a dental bridge. A dental bridge replaces anything from one tooth to multiple consecutive missing teeth. Anchor teeth support it on each side, and the bridge is fully removable. This type of bridge is an affordable option; you get your restoration quicker than an implant-supported bridge.
An implant-supported bridge is anchored with dental implants on either side instead of your natural teeth. We surgically place implant posts into the jawbone. They’re left to heal for 3-6 months so that they fuse with your jawbone, giving you stability. This type of bridge stays fixed in your mouth and isn’t removable.
Implant-supported bridges offer many benefits compared to traditional bridges. They’re fixed in the mouth, so they’re easier to care for. You can brush and floss like you normally would. We’ll help you with tools and tips so that you can floss around the bridge properly.
While implant-supported bridges are a longer process, they come with a variety of added benefits. Implants stop the jawbone from continuing to deteriorate around the area where your teeth are missing. They’re more expensive upfront, but you won’t have added costs of readjustment or replacement because your jawbone is changing.
Implants take the stress off of your natural teeth, too. When your teeth are anchors for a dental bridge, they take on all that extra stress and pressure. These teeth wear down faster and are more likely to break or chip. Dental crowns can help stabilize them, but that also takes away natural tooth structure. Using implants helps us avoid this problem.
A dental bridge can also be supported using dental implants. An implant-supported bridge provides a stronger foundation for existing teeth and provides patients with permanent results. Dental implant-supported bridges do not compromise the structure of surrounding healthy teeth.
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Dental Bridges What to Expect
Dr. Benjamin Stevens’s Greenwood dentist office offers patients a comprehensive oral health exam to determine which restorative treatment option will best restore their oral health.
Patients get personalized attention and are given ample time to ask questions. Dr. Stevens will map out a treatment plan to address the patient’s oral health needs.
Receiving a dental bridge is a multi-step process that will take several visits to our dentist office. Treatment will vary depending on whether or not the patient is to receive dental implants. Dr. Stevens will coordinate the surgical phase of the dental implant placement.
First, doctors file down the teeth of patients who opt for a traditional removable bridge. We remove substantial tooth enamel from the two adjacent teeth to make room to secure the dental bridge.
Dr. Stevens will take impressions of the teeth to fabricate a custom-fit bridge. Working with the patient, Dr. Stevens will ensure the design of the bridge will blend naturally with the surrounding teeth. The material will be color-matched and shaped to fit in with your natural smile.
Schedule a Dental Exam & Consultation
If you have missing teeth, we offer a dental bridge near Indianapolis, IN, and the Greenwood, IN area. Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Stevens at Beautiful Smiles. We will discuss your oral health, concerns, and budget to see if a bridge is the best treatment for you.
