If you have lost natural teeth, we can help! With a custom dental prosthetic, our team can offer a way to address the gap with lifelike results. In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about how we replace lost teeth with a dental bridge.
Designing Your Custom Replacement Option
We will likely prescribe this option if you lose a tooth, or as many as two to three in a row. A dental bridge replaces missing teeth with a fixed and durable option, one that can last as long as 10 to 15 years before replacement is needed. But how do we design your new teeth? Our team will numb the abutment teeth on each side of the gap in your smile, and then remove structure to make room for the crown portion of your new prosthetic. We then take detailed images and impressions of the prepared areas and missing teeth with digital technology. Our team then creates a 3D impression, one that allows us to design and craft your new bridge and replace your lost teeth.
Securing Your Dental Prosthetic
The dental bridge that replaces your lost teeth will be made from ceramic, a material that can be shaded to blend with your smile and look natural. But this material is also very durable, and can handle daily bite forces and pressures with ease. Our team will check the fit to make sure we do not need to make further adjustments. We then connect the crown portions of the prosthetic to the abutment teeth, which keeps your new teeth firmly in place. Once attached, this can stay in place for up to 15 years in some cases. You can eat and speak with ease, and feel confident in social situations.
Keeping Your Smile Whole
After we use a dental bridge to replace your lost teeth, what should you do to help ensure your new prosthetic can truly last? First, make sure you take time to brush and floss daily, and clean the spaces between the top of your gums and the bottom of your prosthetic. Limit how much sugar and starch are in your diet, and avoid tobacco products. We also want to see you in our office every six months for a checkup and cleaning, so we can monitor your new and natural teeth to keep your smile whole.
If you have any questions about using dental bridges to replace lost teeth, then contact our team today.
Dental Impressions Secures Custom (and Lifelike) Replacements
With a single and custom dental prosthetic, we can offer a full smile. To schedule an appointment for a custom tooth replacement, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
