WHAT ARE DENTAL BRIDGES?
A bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on either side of the missing one must be prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic (replacement) teeth in place. Crowns and bridges are most often made from superior materials such as semiprecious or precious metals, porcelain or a combination of metal fused to porcelain. Both appearance and function are considered when selecting the material most suitable for you.
ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL BRIDGES-
- They look great!
- Atlanta Dental Spa bridges look, feel & function like natural teeth!
- Porcelain bridges do not have the ugly gray line at the gumline that you see with metal bridges
- Your porcelain bridge will last many years, as long as you’re taking care of your teeth properly.
DISADVANTAGES OF DENTAL BRIDGES-
- The teeth on either side of the missing tooth or teeth must be prepared for a restoration
- All of the teeth in the dental bridge are connected, so flossing is more difficult
- If one tooth on the bridge has a problem, the whole bridge must be replaced
- Because porcelain bridges are involve multiple teeth they typically cost several times more than a basic one-tooth crown.