Dental Bridges – Owasso
A Great Fix for Gapped Grins
The loss of one tooth is already quite bad, so losing several adjacent ones is even worse. Smile gaps from the latter issue can harm your health and good looks over time. With all that said, you can trust Dr. Jayson D. Voto for the ideal solution: dental bridges in Owasso! These devices would quickly restore your full grin, making your mouth stronger and prettier. If you’d like to learn more about them, just keep reading or book a visit to our office soon!
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is an oral device that replaces several lost teeth at once. To fulfill that role, it consists of varied materials (dental crowns, etc.) fused to either side of an artificial tooth. This design lets the bridge restore one to four missing teeth, “bridging” large gaps in your smile.
Due to the features above, the best candidates for dental bridges lack adjacent teeth. Treatment for these patients can often restore a full smile with just one “session.” Still, there’s a good chance you’d qualify for a dental bridge; most adults just need good oral health first.
The Types of Dental Bridges
At the initial consultation visit, Dr. Voto will assess your smile to see if a dental bridge suits you. He’ll then review his findings and (if necessary) use them to suggest one of two types:
Traditional Dental Bridge
The traditional bridge is often best for patients who’ve lost one to three adjacent teeth. This kind relies on dental crowns fused to either side of a “pontic” or artificial tooth. Given that fact, it must use a patient’s nearby natural teeth (“abutments”) to keep itself secure.
The traditional dental bridge usually costs less than other types. Because it uses common materials and simple methods, it takes less time and money to place. However, remember that this bridge alters your existing teeth for placement.
Implant Bridge
Unlike a traditional one, an implant bridge uses dental implants – metal posts set in your jaw. These posts fuse with a patient’s jawbone over time, ensuring the larger restoration remains stable and secure. In other words, you can trust an implant bridge to not fall, slip, or loosen over time.
Implant bridges are notable for not altering a patient’s existing teeth. Indeed, placing them doesn’t require a dentist to change your current dental structure. You would just need to pay more than you would for a traditional dental bridge.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Should you get a dental bridge from us, you’d enjoy upsides like:
- Better Oral Health – Dental bridges fill smile gaps once placed, stopping the spread of harmful bacteria. It follows that they lower your risk of gum disease and similar oral problems.
- Nicer Looks – Because they use quality materials, a dental bridge will blend seamlessly with your smile. Such results are so seamless that most folks won’t notice you have prosthetics.
- Easy Eating – A dental bridge helps you chew food more easily thanks to using strong materials for its teeth.
- Enduring Results – An average dental bridge has a lifespan of 5 to 15 years. On the other hand, a well-maintained one can last for about 20 years or more!
Rather than live with unsightly smile gaps, visit our practice for dental bridges in Owasso!