Maximizing Your Smile: The Benefits of Dental Bridges for Missing Teeth

Bridge for Missing Front Tooth in Sun City AZ Area

When you have a missing tooth, you can feel very self-conscious about your smile. Dr. Jae Cho of Wildflower Dental in Sun City, Arizona, can create a bridge to replace your missing tooth and restore your smile. Bridges are easy to use and incredibly durable. Once they are in place, they look so natural that they are barely noticeable. Having a bridge in place will allow you to do everything you usually do without being self-conscious or worrying about your smile.

What is a bridge?

A fixed dental bridge is a permanent dental restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring fake teeth to adjacent natural teeth or dental implants. This process involves designing crowns for the teeth adjacent to the gap and securing a false tooth (or teeth) to these crowns. The entire structure is then cemented into place, effectively bridging the space where teeth are missing. This not only restores the aesthetic appearance of one’s smile but also reinstates the function of the teeth, allowing for normal eating and speaking. Fixed bridges are designed to be long-lasting and offer a durable and cosmetically pleasing solution to missing teeth.

What happens if a missing tooth isn’t replaced?

When you lose one or more teeth, it can directly affect the natural alignment of your teeth. Your teeth naturally support one another and prevent them from shifting or moving. If one of your teeth is lost, that support is gone. Your teeth can start to shift gradually. They will begin to drift into the gap left behind by the teeth that were lost. The longer the gap between the teeth is left open, the more opportunity the surrounding teeth have to drift away from their natural position. Bridges are the best option for replacing missing teeth.

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What if I have more than one missing tooth?

A bridge is a permanent solution for replacing missing teeth in a row. It involves creating custom prosthetic teeth, which are then anchored to the existing natural teeth or implants on either side of the gap. This type of bridge directly adheres to the adjacent teeth, which may need to be shaped to support the bridge effectively. Once in place, a fixed bridge not only restores the appearance of missing teeth but bridges the gap left to help maintain facial structure.

How will I know if a bridge is right for me?

Contact Wildflower Dental in Sun City, AZ, to find out if a bridge is your best option for replacing a missing front tooth. Dr. Jae Cho will answer your questions and examine your mouth and teeth. If a bridge will benefit you, he will start the process right away. Call our team at (623) 400-2117 for an appointment.