What are dental bridges?
Many know very little about dental bridges despite the great help that each one provides. In fact, there are several different types of dental bridges waiting to be discovered. Each dental condition, specifically a missing tooth, needs a specific type of dental bridge to fill it up. Our Surrey dentists recommend the use of dental bridges, depending on the result of the assessment of the different factors involved, such as the location of the missing tooth and the condition of the gums too.
A traditional bridge is installed to missing teeth when two natural teeth can still be found on both sides. In such situations, your dental professional might recommend an implant instead, simply because this is the most permanent form of relief that you can get for your dental problem. However, if you still want to go with the dental bridges because it fits right into your budget, then here are some of the steps involved in its installation.
- We will file the two healthy, natural teeth on each side of the missing tooth or teeth to prepare for the bridge that will be installed. If there are no natural teeth that could support the bridge, the procedure becomes a bit more complicated. In fact, dentists might not recommend a dental bridge at all and instead will go for dental implants.
- The next step is for your dentist to work on your custom-made tooth and two crowns to be placed on top of the two healthy teeth that will serve as the dental bridge.
- Then a temporary bridge is placed in your mouth to support and protect the gums that are exposed.
- Lastly, the temporary bridge will be removed and the custom-made bridge will be permanently installed.
It is best to consult with our Fleetwood dental professionals before confirming that a dental bridge is your best option. Contact us today! We will know what is truly best for improving your dental health.