Dental Bridges Reno
Making Your Smile Whole Again
To be clear, tooth loss doesn’t just happen to one’s isolated teeth. It’s entirely possible – even likely, sometimes – to lose pearly whites that were adjacent to each other. For this reason (and similar ones), our practice offers dental bridges in the Bethlehem area. These special restorations fill the unwanted gaps in your grin, thus improving your appearance and oral health. For more details about them and how they work, please keep reading or book a consultation soon!
Why Choose Penn Dental Arts for Dental Bridges?
- Digital, Mess-Free Dental Impressions
- Caring & Gentle Dental Team
- High-Quality Materials for Beautiful, Long-Lasting Results
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a unique prosthetic device that replaces lost teeth. However, its design differs from that of dentures or dental implants; it consists of materials fused to either side of an artificial tooth. Due to this makeup, a bridge can only restore one to four missing neighboring teeth.
Dental bridges suit patients without adjacent teeth. Such people can get full smiles with just one treatment, so they’re ideal candidates who don’t require much follow-up care. That said, qualifying for a dental bridge is otherwise easy; you only need decent oral health.
Types of Dental Bridges
Dr. Patel will assess your smile (via oral exam) before you receive a restoration. In doing so, he’ll discern which (if any) type of dental bridge you should get. These two kinds are:
Traditional Dental Bridge
A traditional dental bridge is the more time-tested sort, as you'd expect from its name. It consists of two (or more) dental crowns fused to either side of an artificial tooth. Due to that design, the traditional bridge uses nearby natural teeth – or “abutments” – to remain stable.
This bridge usually costs little, so it’s well-suited for patients with smaller budgets. However, note that it permanently alters existing teeth during the placement process.
Implant Bridge
An implant bridge offers more permanent results than a traditional one. Indeed, it uses dental implants – small metal posts – to secure itself instead of crowns and abutments. The appliance is thus highly secure and has little to no chance of falling out. With proper care, it can also last a few decades.
Since it doesn’t alter existing teeth, an implant bridge is the costlier kind. You’d do well to consider your budget before you commit to it.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
A dental bridge from our office can work wonders, offering benefits like:
- A Healthier Smile – Because a dental bridge “fills” smile gaps, it reduces the spread of harmful mouth bacteria. The device also keeps your remaining teeth from tilting as much.
- Better Looks – A good dental bridge will blend seamlessly with your smile, as its artificial teeth are made of tooth-colored porcelain.
- Easy Eating – Since its artificial teeth are durable, a dental bridge should help you chew more foods than before.
- Enduring Results – Dental bridges last an average of 5-15 years, but well-kept ones are known to work for 20 years or more.