Dental Bridges – Topsham, ME
Beautifully Bridge the Gap in Your Grin
Dentists have replaced lost teeth with prosthetic appliances for centuries, and modern dental bridges are incredibly comfortable, lifelike, and functional. These appliances can replace one or several sequential missing teeth to restore the smile’s appearance, bolster chewing power, and prevent the remaining pearly whites from drifting out of alignment. Here’s a brief guide to how Dr. Yue can complete your grin with one of these remarkable restorative devices, but please contact our office if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose Androscoggin Dental Care for Dental Bridges?
- Skilled and Compassionate Dentist
- Replace Several Missing Teeth with One Appliance
- CareCredit Financing Plans Available
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is typically made of porcelain, metal, or ceramic material, and it consists of one or several customized artificial teeth supported by two dental crowns placed on healthy teeth on either side of the gap or dental implants surgically inserted into the jawbone. One of these appliances can replace one or several missing teeth with lifelike and functional restorations, and almost anyone with missing teeth and good oral health can receive one. If you’re not ready to receive a dental bridge when you first see Dr. Yue for your consultation, you may be able to become one later after undergoing treatments such as restorative dental work, gum disease therapy, or bone grafting treatments.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are two types of dental bridges available, and the one that best suits you depends on your particular needs and preferences. The only way to determine the best option is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Yue.
Traditional Dental Bridge
Traditional dental bridges are one or several artificial teeth supported by dental crowns placed on the natural teeth on either side of the gap. One of these appliances can prevent a patient’s remaining pearly whites from drifting out of alignment and can last for fifteen years or more before needing replacement if it receives excellent care.
Implant Bridge
An implant bridge is supported by two titanium posts surgically inserted into the jawbone. Since titanium naturally bonds with natural bone tissue through the natural process of osseointegration, an implant bridge can maximize a patient’s chewing power and last for twenty years or more with proper care.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Dental bridges offer a range of remarkable oral health and lifestyle benefits such as:
- Preventing the remaining natural teeth from drifting out of place
- Bolstering the patient’s confidence, which can lead to new opportunities in the professional world and the social scene
- Restoring lost teeth so that eating and speaking becomes much easier
- Decreasing the risk of oral health problems such as gum injuries or uneven dental wear
While tooth loss is an unfortunate problem, there are a number of restorative treatments that may be able to complete your smile. The only way to know for sure if a dental bridge is the best way to replace your missing teeth is to schedule a consultation at our Topsham office.