Dental Bridges – Grantsville, UT
Getting Rid of Your Grin's Gaps
As bad as losing one tooth is, the loss of several adjacent ones is much worse. This latter problem causes large smile gaps that threaten your health and good looks alike. Thankfully enough, our practice has just the fix for such a matter: dental bridges in Grantsville! These prosthetics will quickly “bridge” the spaces between your teeth, making your grin whole and beautiful again. Please read below or book a consultation at our office to learn more about them.
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a device that replaces several missing teeth at once. Given this purpose, it’s made of varied materials (dental crowns, etc.) fused to either side of an artificial tooth. Said design lets the bridge restore one to four lost teeth, “bridging” the gap in your grin.
Due to the traits above, the best dental bridge candidates lack adjacent teeth. Such patients can often have their full smiles restored with just one treatment. Otherwise, it doesn’t take much to qualify for a dental bridge; an adult must simply have decent oral health.
The Types of Dental Bridges
To see if a dental bridge suits you, our dentists will perform a close oral exam at your consultation. They’ll then use the exam findings (along with your feedback) to suggest one of the following options:
Traditional Dental Bridge
A traditional bridge consists of dental crowns fused to either side of a “pontic” (i.e., an artificial tooth). Given that fact, it uses a patient’s nearby natural teeth (“abutments”) to keep itself secure.
This dental bridge is notable for costing less than the other kind. Since it uses simple materials and methods, it takes less time and money to place. Still, please know that the traditional bridge alters existing teeth for placement.
Implant Bridge
Rather than dental crowns, an implant bridge (per its name) uses dental implants – metal posts set in your jaw. These posts fuse with a patient’s jaw over time, ensuring the larger device remains secure.
A dentist doesn’t alter existing teeth to place an implant bridge. Because the restoration uses dental implants, no changes are needed in a patient’s dental structure. In exchange, you must pay more for it than you would a traditional bridge.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Here at Frandsen Dental of Grantsville, our dental bridges provide perks like:
- A Healthier Mouth – Since a dental bridge “bridges” a smile gap, it stops the spread of harmful bacteria. That means it lowers your risk of gum disease, tooth decay, etc.
- Better Looks – Today’s dental bridges use quality materials, so they blend seamlessly with your smile. They’re lifelike enough that most folks won’t notice you have “fake” teeth.
- Easier Eating – Thanks to its strong materials, a dental bridge helps you chew food more easily than you could otherwise.
- Enduring Results – The lifespan of the average dental bridge is roughly 5 to 15 years. That said, a well-maintained bridge can last for 20 years or more!