A porcelain bridge can provide a solution for tooth loss. If you have a single missing tooth or as many as three in a row, then this metal-free and holistic option may return the health, function, and appearance of your smile. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about porcelain bridges.
The Impact of Missing Teeth
You should always let us know when you have missing teeth, so that we can offer replacement to fill the gap in your smile and prevent major oral health complications. Otherwise, your missing teeth could allow teeth to drift from position, which creates misalignment that further alters your smile’s appearance and health. The gaps could also lead to stress on the jaw joints and an increased risk of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You could also have issues eating certain foods, and may even have issues with speech. But by addressing the gaps with a lifelike porcelain bridge, we can restore function and beauty to your smile again!
Creating a Porcelain Prosthetic
How do we create a custom-made and lifelike dental prosthetic? To begin, we will numb the teeth on each side of the gap, which are known as abutment teeth. Our team then removes structure from them, and takes detailed images and measurements with digital imaging technology. In a lab setting, we use the images and impressions to design and craft the prosthetic. The porcelain material we use is very durable and able to handle daily bite forces, but can also be color matched to blend with the smile.
Securing Your New Dental Bridge
Your dental prosthetic will contain new teeth with crowns on one of both ends. With a traditional option, we will attach the crowns to the abutment teeth to secure your new teeth firmly in place for 10 to 15 years on average. We could also discuss attaching them to dental implants or a longer-lasting alternative. With daily care and attention, just as you would provide for natural teeth, you can ensure your new prosthetic can truly last, and restore function to your smile once again. You will also feel confident in your appearance!
If you have any questions about how we tackle minor tooth loss with a durable and natural-looking porcelain bridge, or if you have missing teeth you want to see addressed, then reach out to our office today. We want to help you enjoy a complete smile again!
Enjoy Advanced Dentistry With Lake Orion Family Dentistry
We can help fill the gap in your smile with a holistic and metal-free dental prosthetic. To find out more about our lifelike dental bridges, or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
