BRIDGES

Dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth in a patient’s mouth.

It is essential to replace any missing teeth to avoid potential dental problems; teeth my drift into the space, changing your bite which can result to having a sore jaw, headaches, gum disease and decay.

A dental bridge usually consists of two crowns with a false tooth “bridged” between. The dentist places the crowns on the teeth adjacent to the gap for strength and stability.  Dental bridges are not removable, but are permently cemented, (glued), into the patient’s mouth.  A bridge can be made of metal, porcelain or the combination of these these two.  Other options for replacing missing teeth include partial dentures and dental implants.