Dental Bridges Maplewood
Closing Gaps for a Complete Smile
If you are missing one to three teeth in a row, then you know how difficult it is to enjoy daily meals or to speak with loved ones. Fortunately, our Maplewood team is more than happy to offer dental bridges to help close the gaps in your smile. With these dental prosthetics, you can achieve a stronger and more durable bite without worrying about your remaining teeth shifting out of place. Read on to learn more about this restoration option or reach out to our team to schedule a visit today!
Why Choose Hilltop Dental for Dental Bridges?
- Patient-Centered Approach to Dentistry
- Offers In-House Dental Savings Plan & Flexible Financing
- Utilizes Modern Technology for High Success Rates
What Is a Dental Bridge?
Dental bridges are a kind of prosthetic that is meant to replace one or a few missing teeth in a row. Although they might be similar to dentures, they don’t rely on gum suction to stay in place. Instead, they will use two dental crowns that will rest atop the abutment teeth on either side of the gap, and then pontics will bridge the space between them. The material will also be tooth-colored, meaning the results can blend right into the rest of your natural teeth while strengthening your overall bite.
Types of Dental Bridges
During your initial consultation, our team will discuss which kind of dental bridge will benefit you most according to your smile goals and oral health. Here is a brief look at the options we offer:
Traditional Dental Bridge
This dental bridge will depend on your natural abutment teeth. For this reason, we’ll need to ensure that your smile is healthy enough to support the dental crowns. The pontics will then close the gap, connecting your teeth for a complete look. With proper care, you can maintain your results for about a decade or more before needing a replacement.
Implant Bridge
Instead of relying on your natural teeth, our team can place dental implants into the jawbone to support the dental bridge. Since the implants will serve as your new tooth roots, you can expect your results to last several decades or even a lifetime with proper care. This process typically requires months to finish due to the minor surgery and recovery.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Dental bridges bring a wide variety of advantages for you and your smile, including:
- Customized and natural-looking results
- Better oral health and bite strength
- Prevention of shifting teeth
- Durable and long-lasting dental prosthetics
- Stops further bone loss with implant bridges