If you have lost a tooth, or a couple in a row, then we could help with a dental bridge. The prosthetic will not only look natural, but can stay in place for years to come. In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about providing a full smile with a durable and lifelike dental bridge.
The Loss of Natural Teeth
We could lose our natural teeth to factors like an untreated cavity or a severe infection, as these could lead to missing teeth or require them to be removed to protect surrounding teeth from infection. An injury could be responsible too, or in most cases, tooth loss could be due to periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease. When we lose natural teeth, we need a prosthetic because otherwise, this gap could lead to misalignment, issues eating and speaking, and impacts on your appearance and quality of life. But we can help with a dental bridge!
Creating Your Custom Prosthetic
A dental bridge takes on a single missing tooth, or can handle two to three in a row. This fills the gap to prevent complications and ensure your smile continues to look and function well. To begin, we need to numb the teeth on each side of the gap, known as abutment teeth, and then remove structure from them. Our team takes detailed digital images of these prepared teeth and the gap itself, which is essential for designing and crafting your new prosthetic.
The prosthetic will be crafted from ceramic, a durable material that can be shaded to blend with your smile. The finished product will contain new teeth, known as pontics, with crowns attached to each end.
Securing Your Dental Bridge
Our team will attach the crown portions of your new bridge to the abutment teeth, which secures your new teeth firmly in place. The prosthetic is fixed in place, so you don’t have to remove it for cleaning or soaking. With proper care and attention, this can last for 10 to 15 years on average. This is easy to clean and maintain, and can help you feel confident in your smile. To protect this new prosthetic and your natural teeth. We hope to see you every six months for a checkup and cleaning visits!
If you have any questions about how we replace your missing teeth, or if you want to seek tooth replacement from your team, then contact our office today to learn more and get started.
Dental Impressions Offers Lifelike Tooth Replacement
We want to help fill the open space in your smile. To schedule an appointment and enjoy a full smile again, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
