If you have suffered from tooth loss, we could help by replacing what you lost. Dental bridges can treat lost teeth and keep your smile full. We could even support them with dental implants! In today’s blog, Dr. James Stewart, DDS, PC, talks about how we help smiles in Livonia, MI, with dental bridges.
What Happens When You Lose a Tooth
Losing a tooth is a serious oral health concern, and one that needs immediate attention. We can help by creating and attaching a dental prosthetic. Because otherwise, the gap could mean teeth nearby drift from position, a complication that creates misalignment. Poor alignment makes it harder to brush and floss thoroughly, which then increase the risk of tooth decay and periodontal issues. Poor alignment could also place stress on your jaw joints, so you become more vulnerable to TMJ disorder and even bruxism (teeth grinding). You could also feel uncomfortable with your smile, which itself could lead to a poorer quality of life. Thankfully, we can help your smile with a dental bridge.
Tooth Replacement
A dental bridge contains one to three new teeth, with crowns attached to each end. Made from ceramic, this can be shaded to blend with your smile and is also able to handle daily bite forces and pressures with ease. Our team will custom-make this based on detailed images we take of your bite. We gently remove structure from the teeth on each side of the gap, as the crowns will be placed here to secure your new teeth firmly in place. The prosthetic can last about 10 to 15 years before replacement is needed, as the jaw ridge will gradually change shape due to tooth loss. But we can also help smiles with dental implant bridges!
Dental Implant Options
We can help your smile with a dental bridge that lasts for decades, possibly a lifetime, using dental implants. We won’t need to remove structure from the teeth on each due to the gap. Instead, we will insert one to two dental implants into the jaw, and the crowns will be attached to these. Since the implants act as new roots, this keeps the jaw intact so your new teeth can last far longer, decades or more!
If you have any questions about how we help smiles with a dental bridge, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. You deserve a full smile, and we are ready to help make it happen.
Schedule Tooth Replacement With Dr. Stewart, DDS
A dental prosthetic, whether traditional or implant-secured, can help tackle your tooth loss. To learn more about our dental prosthetics, call Dr. Stewart, D.D.S., P.C. in Livonia, MI at 734-425-4400.