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DENTAL BRIDGE TREATMENT IN
GARDEN CITY, MICHIGAN
Are you missing one or more teeth? Replacing lost teeth has a number of esthetic and health benefits, and a dental bridge is just one way to achieve this.
A tooth bridge is a natural-looking restoration which is fixed in place using adjacent teeth or implants as anchors. Unlike dentures, you don’t have to worry about a bridge falling out when you eat or speak. However, it is not the right solution for everyone.
At Florkowski Family Dentistry we offer affordable dental bridges in Garden City, MI. Take a look at the different types available, or book an appointment to see if this is a suitable treatment for your missing teeth.
What is a dental bridge?
A bridge is a type of fake tooth which is held in place by the neighboring teeth or by implants. Traditional bridges can be made to replace one or two missing teeth in a row, provided the anchor teeth are strong enough and in good enough condition to support the prosthesis. Patients missing more teeth than this will need to consider an implant bridge or dentures.
A tooth bridge can be placed in almost any position in the mouth, although at Florkowski Family Dentistry we prefer to place them only on the back teeth. If you are missing a tooth at the front of your mouth, we would recommend a dental implant for better esthetics and functionality.
When made from tooth-colored ceramic, bridges look and feel just like natural teeth. You can forget all about your missing tooth and start to eat and smile with confidence again.
How does a bridge differ from a dental crown?
A dental crown acts as a cover to protect and strengthen a tooth which has been damaged by decay or trauma.
It is placed over the remaining healthy tooth structure and secured in place with dental cement.
A crown can also be fixed to an implant to replace a single missing tooth. dental bridge treatment in garden city mi.
In contrast, a bridge consists of two or more teeth ‘units’ in a row. The end units either attach to other teeth (called abutment teeth) or to dental implants.
Types of dental bridge
The types of dental bridge differ in the way that they are secured in your mouth. Here are the main options:
Traditional dental bridges
Traditional bridges consist of 3 or 4 units. The one(s) in the middle are the false teeth (pontics). The two end units are hollow crowns which are secured on top of the two adjacent abutment teeth.
The main downside of this type of restoration is that the two healthy teeth either side of the gap must be shaped to accept the crowns. In doing this, some enamel is removed from them. If you ever wish to replace the bridge with an implant, the abutment teeth will need to be fitted with individual crowns. dental bridge treatment in garden city mi
Even so, a traditional bridge is a durable and functional solution to replace one or two missing teeth.
Cantilever bridges
A cantilever bridge works in the same way as a traditional bridge, except the pontic is held in place by only one abutment tooth.
Cantilever bridges are being used less and less these days. They are less durable than those held in place on both sides. However, there may be some occasions where a cantilever bridge is still the best solution.
Maryland bridges
A Maryland bridge is a little different; it is secured in place not with crowns but with ‘wings’ bonded to the back of the supporting teeth.
This type of tooth bridge is most often used for front teeth. It helps conserve more of the abutment teeth than a traditional bridge, but an implant is still preferable in terms of esthetics, longevity and durability.
Tooth bridge materials
Dental bridges can be made from metal, ceramic, or a combination of the two.
Full ceramic bridges are the most esthetically pleasing since they look just like natural teeth. Porcelain fused to metal (PFM) comes in a close second, although a dark line may begin to show at the base of the crowns over time, so we usually recommend ceramic-only to our patients.
Silver-colored bridges are usually the cheapest, but don’t look great. And some patients opt for gold bridges, which are typically the most costly.
Silver-colored bridges are usually the cheapest, but don’t look great. And some patients opt for gold bridges, which are typically the most costly.
Are there alternatives to dental bridges?
We’ve already mentioned that implants are really the best way to replace a missing tooth, but why is that? Well, the implant inserted into your jaw bone mimics a natural tooth root and stops the bone from deteriorating. This helps stop your face from sagging after you lose a tooth. Implants are also very secure and natural-looking, and they should last a long time.
If you are on a tight budget, you might prefer dentures as a more affordable option. Dentures are versatile and can replace one, several or all of your teeth. These false teeth are removable, which some people see as a downside, and they can also be uncomfortable if they don’t fit perfectly. dental bridge treatment garden city mi.
Affordable dental bridges in Garden City, Michigan
Dr. Sam Baydoun and the team at Florkowski Family Dentistry are proud to serve the community of Garden city, MI and beyond with affordable and esthetic dental restorations. Book an appointment today to discuss the best way to restore your smile, whether with a dental bridge or another treatment.
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