Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are a great option for replacing missing teeth. They are permanent, and very comfortable and replace teeth maintaining a natural feel and function. They are fabricated out of porcelain and can provide a lifetime of reliable service. However there are some things to consider, the process of creating the 2 stabilizing crowns requires shaving down each tooth to create a surface to bond the new bridge, thereby reshaping your natural tooth in order place a porcelain cap overtop. Most importantly, they require extra hygiene effort with careful and regular cleaning of the space underneath the false tooth. Cavity formation on the stabilizing teeth is one of the major reasons for bridge failure over time. They do however successfully maintain the position of the neighboring teeth, preventing drifting of existing teeth into the open gap of a missing tooth. They have a beautiful appearance and provide the feel and function of natural teeth.