Dental Bridges

Have you experienced tooth loss? If so, you may be a candidate for a dental bridge. Dental bridges literally bridge the gap caused by one or more missing teeth, as one or more artificial teeth are cemented into place using the teeth on either side for support. Our Metro Detroit dentists will use dental bridges to replace missing teeth, both functionally and cosmetically.

The false teeth used for a traditional dental bridge can be made from gold, alloys, composite resins, or a combination of these materials. The choice of material depends on requirements for strength, wear, and esthetics. Our dentists can also provide you with an implant-supported bridge if you don’t have natural teeth present for support.

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Benefits of Dental Bridges

It is important that a missing tooth is replaced as soon as possible for several reasons. If not treated properly in a timely manner by our local dental bridge dentists, the teeth surrounding the gap will begin to shift inward. Since teeth use their neighbors for support, if one is missing they begin to fall and shift into the open spaces.

This may worsen your bite due to changes in pressure and can eventually result in problems with the jaw such as a TMJ disorder. Bridges can prevent this all from happening by filling in the gaps caused by missing teeth. They also can:

• Prevent further tooth loss
• Improve your ability to chew and speak
• Maintain or restore your face’s natural shape

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