Dental Bridges in Miami
Dental Bridges: Knowing When Treatment Becomes Necessary
When you have missing teeth, you’re prone to a number of problems: difficulty chewing food or speaking, your remaining teeth drifting and becoming susceptible to further tooth loss, and simply a loss of confidence in your smile.
The Process: What is a Dental Bridge Treatment?
A dental bridge is a proven way to replace missing teeth in just two dentist visits. With a traditional bridge, one tooth (or more) on each side of the gap serves as an anchor, or “abutment,” for the bridge and is carefully contoured to receive a crown by which the bridge is connected.
The false tooth (or teeth), called a “pontic,” is created in a lab to color-match your other teeth and attaches in the middle and serves as the “bridge.” In other words, a dental bridge is basically a partial denture.
A dental bridge can be placed in as little as two pain-free office visits and are comfortable and easy to acclimate to.
Immediately after your procedure, you may experience some sensitivity to very hot or cold foods, but this should pass. You may prefer to eat soft foods and small bites, as well, until you’re used to the new bridge.
However, over the long-term, watching your intake of sugary foods is highly recommended, as sugar activates harmful bacteria in the mouth to produce acid that wears away tooth enamel and can damage your abutments.
Although the pontic itself is not real, the area must be kept clean to prevent decay and gum disease that follows the accumulation of plaque, which will weaken or destroy the bridge’s integrity.
Here are some of the advantages of getting a dental bridge
- Replacing missing teeth with dentures custom-colored to your existing teeth for a seamless look
- Improving your chewing ability
- Providing support for the teeth, cheek, and lips, preventing teeth shifting, and maintaining the shape of your face
- Clearing up your speech
- Correcting your bite.
Essential Aftercare Tips for Dental Bridge Patients
You’ll need to continue to brush twice each day–the same amount recommended for non-bridge wearers–but you won’t be able to floss between the pontic and the abutments during your daily flossing. So you’ll need to purchase a Waterpik or similar water flosser to flush out the area every day. And, as always, stick to a regular schedule of professional cleanings by the dentist.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dental Bridge Treatment
A dental bridge treatment is a restorative dental procedure used to replace one or more missing teeth. It involves creating a 'bridge' that is anchored to the adjacent healthy teeth with a prosthetic tooth, known as a pontic, in the gap.
If you have one or more missing teeth, you might be a candidate for a dental bridge. It's best to consult with your dentist who can evaluate your oral health and determine the most appropriate treatment for you.
The dental bridge treatment typically involves several steps. First, the adjacent teeth are prepared to support the bridge. Then, an impression is taken to create a custom bridge. A temporary bridge is placed until the custom one is ready. During the final visit, the custom bridge is placed and adjusted for a proper fit.
The dental bridge treatment generally requires two dental visits over a few weeks. The first visit involves preparing the teeth and taking an impression, and the second visit is for placing and adjusting the permanent bridge.
Dental bridges can be made from a variety of materials, including porcelain, ceramics, gold, or metal alloys. The choice of material often depends on the location of the missing tooth, aesthetic considerations, and cost.
Good oral hygiene is essential for maintaining your dental bridge. This includes regular brushing and flossing, using an antiseptic mouthwash, and having regular dental checkups. Special flossers are available to clean under the bridge.
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Dr. Joan Manuel Flores earned his doctorate degree in Temple University of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2006. He is entitled to an outreach program at Temple University, treating underprivileged communities in Philadelphia as well as esthetic and functional therapy, root canals, extractions, and emergency care.
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