Dental Bridges – Indianapolis, IN
Bridge the Gap to a Beautiful Smile
Missing permanent teeth is more than simply a cosmetic issue. Gaps in your smile can make it harder to eat and speak properly and can also take a negative toll on your self-esteem. Thankfully, you don’t have to hide your smile or suffer from the damaging effects of tooth loss with the help of a dental bridge. These durable, natural-looking prosthetics close the gaps in your arches caused by one to four consecutive missing teeth. Here’s how.
Why Choose Martinez Dentistry for Dental Bridges?
- Dental Insurance and flexible financing proudly accepted
- Caring, skilled dentists
- Durable, natural-looking materials used in every restoration
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a prosthetic used to replace between one and four teeth. It is custom crafted in a dental lab using durable, natural-looking materials so it blends seamlessly into your smile. Because of its meticulous construction, your dental bridge has the strength to withstand chewing a wide variety of nutritious foods, allowing you to once again enjoy a full, healthy diet.
Dental bridges resemble your real teeth, or plainly, a group of teeth stuck together, just like they would appear in your mouth. If you are missing between one and four consecutive teeth and the gap in your arch is surrounded by at least one healthy tooth on each side, you may be an excellent candidate for a dental bridge.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are several types of dental bridges to choose from, but only you and your dentist can determine which option is best for you. To discuss your options, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Martinez today.
Traditional Dental Bridges
Traditional dental bridges work by closing the gap between missing teeth with a prosthetic that anchors to two healthy abutment teeth. Please be aware that the two anchor teeth will need to be reshaped to fit the prosthetic, so you’ll always need to have crowns or a bridge on them going forward.
Between the two anchor teeth, your bridge can comfortably replace up to four consecutive teeth. This type of prosthetic is great for patients who are only missing a few permanent teeth, have healthy surrounding teeth, and who are committed to caring for their smile with excellent oral hygiene going forward. Traditional dental bridges can last up to ten or more years with proper care.
Implant Bridges
Implant bridges use dental implants to permanently anchor your new dental bridge to your arch. These have the benefit of added stability, and because they are secured to dental implants, the implants themselves will never need to be replaced. Better still, you won’t need to alter your healthy surrounding teeth to attach your bridge. In fact, with proper care, your prosthetic could last for decades.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Dental bridges provide many benefits to your oral and overall health, including the restored ability to eat a full diet, improved self-esteem, clearer speech, and a reduced risk of oral health problems such as tooth drift.
If you’re ready to take back your smile and bridge the gap to better oral health, give us a call to schedule a consultation for a dental bridge today!