Having a dental bridge put in place means enjoying a life-like answer to tooth loss, and addressing oral health complications stemming from tooth loss. With a pair of dental crowns – one on each side of your pontic – the bridge is locked into its appropriate spot. The pontic, or pontics, will look like natural teeth, and are built to last. Without the placement of a prosthetic, you may be self-conscious about how you look, and find it is harder to bite and chew normally. Once a secure prosthetic is provided, you can feel more like you have your full smile once again.
Trusting A Secure Dental Prosthetic
With a secure, stable dental prosthetic, you can feel more at ease about your appearance, without worrying about the presence of an unsightly gap in your upper or lower row of teeth. It is also important to remember that your optimal oral health comes from having a full set of teeth. Replacing just one lost tooth can have a more significant impact than you may realize.
Should You Be Worried About Future Tooth Loss?
Leaving a lost tooth without a replacement actually makes you more likely to lose more teeth. Restoring your smile effectively gives teeth surrounding an absence back the degree of stability they once enjoyed, and can limit their movement. If you suffered tooth loss because of gum disease (the leading reason people lose teeth), you can discuss your options for routine supportive periodontal care with your dentist. Tooth loss can be an embarrassing and distracting problem, but thanks to prosthetic dental work, those unhappy effects do not have to be permanent.
Interested In A Dental Bridge? Talk To Dr. Keller!
Talking to Dr. Keller about a dental bridge can put you closer to having your complete smile back. At Cedar West Family Dentistry, you will receive the kind of support and expert care you need to keep your smile in its best shape. That can involve replacing a lost tooth, or a simple checkup to make sure your smile stays in good condition going forward. To learn more about our services, or to arrange an appointment, call our family dental office in Richfield, MN, today at (612) 861-7188.
