Do you have a lost tooth? We can help! Porcelain bridges offer tooth replacement that looks natural and has the potential to last for years to come. In today’s blog, your team at Cedar West Dental in Richfield, MN, talks about how we replace your missing teeth with a lifelike and durable porcelain dental bridge.
The Impact of Losing Natural Teeth
We don’t want you to delay treatment when you lose a tooth! When a single missing tooth could lead to serious trouble for your bite and your overall oral health. For example, the gap could cause nearby teeth to shift, their new positions creating misalignment that can increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. The strain on your bite from this imbalance could also lead to TMJ disorder and even bruxism (teeth grinding). You may even feel embarrassed with your appearance, and if you have a larger gap of two to three teeth in a row, this could alter how you eat. But we can help by replacing your missing tooth with a porcelain bridge.
Creating a Porcelain Prosthetic
Tooth replacement with a porcelain bridge begins with our team gently numbing the teeth sitting on each side of the gap in your smile. Known as abutment teeth, these will be key in supporting your new dental prosthetic. Our team will gently remove structure from them and take images and measurements of the gap and the prepped teeth. In a dental lab, we will the design and craft your new teeth. The porcelain material can handle daily bite forces with ae, and also has the ability to be color-matched for a brighter appearance. The finished product contains one to three new teeth, with crowns on each end.
Completing Your Tooth Replacement
Our team will check the fit and then attach your porcelain bridge tooth replacement! The crown portions will be affixed to the abutment teeth, and this will secure your teeth firmly in place. You then care for the prosthetic as you would natural teeth, flossing around it and brushing it, and also cleaning the spaces between the top the the gums and the bottom of your prosthetic. These actions can help ensure your new teeth have the chance to truly last! If you have any questions about tooth replacement with a porcelain bridge, or if you have other oral health concerns, then please reach out to our team today to learn more and start your journey to a full and beautiful smile!
Schedule A Visit for Tooth Replacement with Dental Prosthetics
Our team is ready to help address the open gaps in your smile with a custom dental prosthetic! To learn more about our approach to replacing missing teeth, call Cedar West Dental in Richfield, MN, today at 612) 861-7188.
