Bridges - Restore your Smile at our office in Oakville.
Dentists say that your own teeth are the best teeth. Although they will make every effort to save your natural teeth, mishaps sometimes occur and a tooth may be lost or seriously damaged. However, there is still hope since dental bridges may replace lost teeth or fix badly damaged teeth. The dentists at Park Haven Dental in Oakville provide dental bridges as one of their tooth replacement solutions.
The timely installation of a prosthetic tooth is crucial in the case of tooth loss. Following the procedure, your remaining teeth won’t move or create any further issues.
Dental bridges have been referred to by a variety of different titles, such as “fixed bridge” and “fixed partial denture.” Since dental bridges are supported by healthy teeth on either side of the gap, they are an excellent method of replacing missing teeth. A dental bridge will remain in your mouth indefinitely.
The process of putting a dental bridge only involves three easy steps:
- Crowns are being made to replace the lost teeth.
- Two crowns and the fake tooth or teeth are assembled into a single piece by a dental lab.
- The artificial tooth (or teeth) will then be placed in your mouth. The crowns are secured with the two healthy teeth on each side of the missing tooth or teeth.
A dental bridge may last for 10 years or more with the right care. Your dentist will demonstrate how to use floss thread to clean below and around any artificial teeth that are in the middle of your bridge.