Dental bridges are a popular and effective restorative dental treatment that can replace one or more missing teeth. At Patient-First Dental Care, we are happy to offer dental bridges in Conroe, Texas, to help restore your smile.
What Are Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges are custom-made prosthetics that bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. They consist of one or more artificial teeth (pontics) that are fixed to the healthy parts of the teeth or dental implants on either side of the missing teeth.
Types of Dental Bridges
Dental bridges come in a variety of options, including cantilever bridges, Maryland bridges and traditional bridges. As one of the most common types of bridge, traditional bridges are commonly made of porcelain fused to metal or ceramic materials. Cantilever bridges are used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth, while Maryland bridges are supported by a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of the adjacent teeth.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
Dental bridges can improve your oral health, speech, and bite alignment, as well as enhance the appearance of your smile. They can also prevent the remaining teeth from shifting out of position and reduce the risk of gum disease and temporomandibular joint disorders.
If you have missing teeth and are interested in finding out more about dental bridges, please call our office at 936-856-9969 and schedule a consultation with our dentist, Dr. Gayle Fletcher.