Dental Bridges – Arlington, TX
Close the Space to Perfect Your Smile
Losing one or more teeth can impact the quality of your daily life in several ways. When you have a gap in your grin, you will have a harder time eating and speaking as well as you used to. On top of that, you could feel overly self-conscious or anxious about the way you look. Fortunately, Dr. Atluri at We Smile Dental of Arlington can close the space to perfect your smile with a dental bridge. This oral appliance fills in the area left behind by lost teeth so that you can once again show off a mouth full of full, beautiful pearly whites. Continue reading below to learn more about how we can restore your smile, and feel free to contact us if you’d like to schedule a consultation or have additional questions!
Why Choose We Smile Dental of Arlington for Dental Bridges?
- Digital Imaging to Enhance Patient Comfort
- Flexible Financing and In-House Memberships for the Uninsured
- Beautiful, Lifelike Materials
What is a Dental Bridge?
Dental bridges are a type of restoration that rebuilds smiles that are missing one or several teeth in a row. They are anchored in place by a dental crown that’s included on either side which is permanently bonded to either your natural teeth or dental implants, depending on your circumstances. Usually made from durable, lifelike materials such as porcelain or composite resin, they contain the right number of artificial teeth (or pontics) that it takes to refurbish your grin. Plus, they’re color-matched to your remaining pearly whites for seamless results that no one will notice.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are two types of dental bridges so before we can move forward with treatment, you must first have a consultation with Dr. Atluri. She’ll examine your mouth to establish your current oral condition and offer a professional recommendation of one or the other, based on your circumstances. The different kinds are:
Traditional Dental Bridge
This option is best if you’ve lost at least one tooth and have relatively healthy natural teeth on either side of the gap. This is because the dental crowns on either side will fit over them on each end of the space in your smile. For them to fit correctly, Dr. Atluri will remove some of the enamel so the restoration lines up properly with your pearly whites. If they’re not strong enough to withstand this preparation, then you might do better with an implant bridge.
Implant Bridge
This type may be recommended if you have lost three or more teeth consecutively or have decayed, damaged, or worn-down teeth. Instead of securing the dental crowns to your teeth, you’ll undergo an implant procedure to insert support rods (abutments) directly into your jaw. They’ll fuse with the bone in a process called osseointegration before your dental bridge can be placed over them.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
There are several advantages to getting dental bridges in Arlington, such as:
- Boost your confidence by enhancing your appearance.
- Restore your ability to eat and speak like you did before tooth loss.
- Prevent your remaining teeth from drifting out of alignment which preserves their health.
- Can replace one or several teeth in a row as needed for your unique situation.
- They can last 10+ years with the right care, like brushing and flossing twice daily.
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