Dental Bridges
Dental Bridges at City Center Dental Care in Newport News, Virginia
Bridges - When a tooth is lost because of decay, gum disease or an accident, there are two natural ways to replace it. One is with an implant, and the other is with a bridge. Bridges are nice because they are quick, usually only requiring a few weeks.
In order to replace a tooth with a bridge, first the teeth on either side of the missing tooth are polished down, as if these teeth were going to be treated with crowns. Next an impression is made to capture the appearance of the involved teeth, then a temporary bridge is made. A few weeks later the new bridge is cemented onto the adjacent support teeth.
Bridges can be a very natural way to replace missing teeth, as long as the support teeth are kept clean. However, if this is not the case, then decay can develop underneath the bridge, which can require replacement of the bridge. Therefore, it is especially important for patients with bridges to do a great job cleaning their teeth, and to have them professionally cleaned as well.
