If you have a gap within your “smile zone,” you probably feel insecure about letting anyone see the inside of your mouth. You cover your mouth with your hand when talking, smiling, or eating to ensure the unwanted gap doesn’t draw attention. Gentle Care Dentistry in Azusa, California, offers multiple teeth replacement options to complete your smile and restore oral function. 

One of the popular restorative procedures Dr. Brianne Luu uses to replace lost teeth is dental bridges. A dental bridge fills the gap created by missing teeth to revive your smile. Our office offers porcelain bridges to ensure we deliver an esthetically pleasing outcome when we replace your lost teeth, including those at the front.

How dental bridges replace front teeth

Whether you want to fix a gap after tooth extraction or where teeth never erupted, a dental bridge is up for the task. A dental bridge comprises a set of artificial teeth (pontics) secured by the surrounding teeth (abutments).

However, due to the pressure exerted on the neighboring teeth during chewing and grinding, these teeth need added stability. To achieve this, we reinforce the abutment teeth by placing dental crowns. It’s vital to note that installing dental crowns involves the irreversible process of shaving down the abutment teeth. So, your teeth must always be protected with dental crowns or other restoration. 

Patients not comfortable with altering their healthy teeth have other dental bridge options. A Maryland bridge uses a metal framework bonded on the back of the teeth using dental adhesives. This bridge type doesn’t affect the neighboring teeth but isn’t strong enough for larger spaces or back teeth involved in grinding and chewing.

Furthermore, you can consider an implant bridge. This bridge involves a dental implant surgically inserted in your jawbone to support a bridge. Implant-supported bridges are more stable and functional than all other bridge types.

Benefits of replacing your front teeth with a dental bridge

Porcelain bridges are esthetically pleasing. Since porcelain can be shaded to match the surrounding teeth, your teeth replacement blends seamlessly with the rest of the smile. Porcelain bridges deliver undetectable results that no one will notice your teeth are a replacement!

Other functional and esthetic benefits of dental bridges include:

• Easy maintenance
• Restored ability to speak and chew clearly
• Maintain your facial shape
• Restored self-confidence
• Durable results
• Prevent the nearby teeth from tilting/shifting

A dental bridge is a versatile teeth replacement. It can replace one tooth, although it’s commonly used to replace two, three, or more teeth in a row. However, the more the number of missing teeth, the less stable your bridge becomes, but Dr. Luu has the skills and experience to ensure your restoration remains solid and functional.

Reclaim your complete smile with dental bridges

Whether you want to get rid of the mouth gap in the front or back, please call +1 626-466-9596 to talk to Gentle Care Dentistry about dental bridges. 




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