Dental Bridges – Fuquay-Varina, NC
A Beautiful, Versatile Solution for Tooth Loss
Permanent tooth loss can affect your daily quality of life in a few different ways. For example, you might feel self-conscious about the changes to your appearance, or struggle to eat, speak, or smile as confidently as usual.
Our team can help by providing a beautiful, versatile solution for tooth loss by placing a one-of-a-kind dental bridge to restore your mouth’s appearance and function. Continue reading to learn more about these replacement teeth and when they might be recommended!
Why Choose Langworthy Family Dentistry for Dental Bridges?
- Resilient, Customizable Tooth-Colored Materials
- Digital Impressions for More Accurate, Comfortable Outcomes
- Dental Insurance and Flexible Financing Accepted
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is an oral appliance that contains the needed number of replacement teeth between a dental crown on each end. They are customized to match the size, shape, and tone of your natural teeth, then are cemented over healthy abutments or dental implants positioned on each side of the gap in your grin to close it.
This can be an ideal way to rebuild anywhere from one to four missing teeth in a row, but if it extends too long, it could become somewhat unstable. You must consult one of our compassionate providers before proceeding so we can determine whether this service is the best way to meet your unique needs.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are two different kinds of dental bridges, and our team will recommend the best option for you based on your current dental condition and the number of teeth that were lost. Each of the options is outlined in more detail below for your convenience:
Traditional Dental Bridge
This is the standard type and is anchored to healthy abutment teeth on either side of the space in your smile. They are usually made from resilient, tooth-colored ceramic and is carefully crafted to match your enamel for seamless results. This service requires that you have sufficiently healthy teeth to be successful, and might not be recommended if you have developed severe damage, disease, or decay.
Implant Bridge
This involves surgically placing an implant post at each end of the gap in your grin to hold your customized restoration in place for a more permanent solution for tooth loss. It can take between 3 and 6+ months to recover from the procedure, as your jaw must generate enough new bone to fully encompass your implants.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
There are several excellent reasons to choose to rebuild your smile with a lifelike dental bridge, including:
- Customizable materials. The tooth-colored ceramic these replacements are made from reflects light like enamel and can be matched to the shade of your smile.
- Improved bite force. Your restoration returns a portion of your original chewing power, so you can enjoy more of your favorite foods.
- Enhanced enunciation. Many patients can overcome changes to their speech caused by tooth loss once their prosthetics are placed.
- Easy maintenance. Unlike dentures, which typically must be removed for cleanings, these teeth can be brushed and flossed in your mouth.
- Long-lasting results. Dental bridges can last between 5 and 15+ years with proper care.