When you have minor tooth loss, even the loss of only one tooth, this could lead to serious issues with your smile’s health, function, and beauty. To maintain a good quality of life, our team can place a dental bridge. In today’s blog, your Seattle, WA, dentist talks about our lifelike dental bridges.
The Factors Behind Missing Teeth
What causes tooth loss to happen in our teen and adult years? For some, this could be due to an accident or sports injury. Others may lose a tooth to untreated decay or infection. The most common option is periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease. When you lose a tooth, this gap could cause surrounding teeth to drift from position and create misalignment. You could also feel embarrassed about your appearance, and the stress on your jaw joints could cause issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). But we can help with the placement of a custom and lifelike dental bridge.
Our Dental Bridges
To begin, we will numb the teeth on each side of the gap in your smile. Our team then gently removes structure from them to make room for the crown portion of your dental prosthetic. We then take detailed digital images and measurements of the prepared teeth to design and craft the prosthetic. Made from ceramic, this will be able to absorb daily bite forces and also be shaded to blend with the rest of the smile. The prosthetic contains new teeth with crowns on one or both ends.
Securing Your New Teeth
When your new teeth are ready, we will check the fit and if necessary, make final adjustments to ensure a proper fit. We then attach the crown portions to the abutment teeth, which secures your prosthetic firmly in place. On average, a dental bridge lasts about 10 to 15 years before replacement is necessary. To help keep your new teeth in place, be sure you brush and floss them along with the rest of your smile. Also, take time to clean the spaces between the top of the gums and the bottom of the prosthetic, where food and drinks particles could accumulate.
If you have any questions about how we treat tooth loss with a lifelike and durable dental bridge, or if you have gaps in your smile and want to start the tooth replacement process, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Dental Prosthetic with Our Team Today
We offer dental prosthetics to provide new teeth and better oral health and bite function, so you can smile with confidence. Schedule a consultation with Hygge Laser Dentistry in Seattle, WA at (206)789-2555 to learn more about lifelike and custom tooth replacement options.
