Dental Bridges

All of your teeth play an important role in speaking, chewing and maintaining proper alignment of other teeth. Tooth loss doesn’t necessarily have to occur as you age. But if you do lose teeth, they must be replaced to maintain proper function of your mouth. Fortunately, there are options for correcting tooth loss. These include implants, bridges and dentures.

A dental bridge attaches artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth or to implants. They fill the gap where teeth are absent. Bridges are designed in many different ways, such as placing crowns on the neighbouring teeth / implants or by bonding to the backside of neighbouring teeth. The latest materials for making bridges are completely metal free.

Why do I need a bridge?

Function and appearance are important reasons for wearing a bridge. A bridge helps support your lips and cheeks. The loss of a back tooth may cause your mouth to sink and your face to look older. Additionally, missing teeth can cause speech disorders because they are used to make many of the sounds we use to speak clearly.

Dental health is also an important reason for a bridge. Teeth were designed to complement each other. If one or more teeth are missing, unusual stresses are placed on the gums and remaining teeth. This can cause an increased risk for gum disease, cracked teeth, misalignment of teeth, and a decrease in chewing efficiency.

Missing teeth should be replaced. A bridge is a great way to restore your dental health and appearance.