03/22/2017 14:53
Dental bridges are commonly used to replace lost teeth. They keep the remaining teeth from drifting, preserve your bite strength, maintain the natural shape of your face, and restore the beauty of your smile. If you have lost one or a few teeth, our dentist in Huntington Beach may recommend replacing the lost tooth or teeth with a dental bridge.
Each tooth in your mouth has a job to do, so when you lose one, all of your remaining teeth have to do their work as well as the work of the lost tooth. This creates uneven stress. The loss of the tooth also leaves an empty space in your mouth, and the teeth on either side of that space can start to drift or tilt into that gap. The opposite teeth can begin to hyper-erupt, or fall, into the space, as well. This can have serious effects on your bite and jaw joint, triggering pain, decay, and gum disease.
A bridge replaces the tooth that was lost and keeps all the teeth working together as they should. You may need two to three dental visits to place the bridge, which is supported by dental crowns that are placed on the teeth on either side of the gap. Once the bridge is in place, good dental hygiene is needed to keep the supporting teeth strong and healthy, as well as to prevent gum disease. Call our office today to learn more or to schedule your appointment with our dental bridges dentist in Huntington Beach.
