Dental bridges can last 5-15 years or even longer with good oral hygiene.
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The first step towards getting a dental bridge involves an initial consultation with your dentist in Green Bay at Dental Studio 920. During this appointment, Dr. Schmidt will conduct a comprehensive oral examination to assess your overall dental health and determine whether a dental bridge is the most suitable treatment option for you. This involves evaluating the condition of your teeth, gums, and jawbone. You'll also discuss your aesthetic goals and treatment expectations.
Once it's determined that a dental bridge is the right solution for you, the next step involves preparing the abutment teeth – the teeth on either side of the gap. These teeth will serve as the anchors for your dental bridge. Dr. Schmidt will reshape these teeth by removing a portion of enamel to allow room for a crown to be placed over them. Impressions of your teeth are then taken, which will serve as a model from which the dental bridge, pontic (or false tooth), and crowns will be made by a dental lab.
The final step in the process is the placement of the dental bridge. Once your custom-made bridge is ready, Dr. Schmidt will carefully position and secure it in your mouth. The crowns are cemented onto the prepared abutment teeth, ensuring that the bridge is stable and secure. This procedure effectively restores the function and aesthetics of your teeth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.
One of the key benefits of dental bridges is that they restore both function and aesthetics to your mouth. They enable you to eat and speak properly, and they also restore the natural contour of your face, preventing it from sagging due to missing teeth.
Another significant benefit of dental bridges is that they prevent your remaining natural teeth from shifting into the empty space left by the missing tooth or teeth. This helps maintain the integrity of your bite and prevents other potential dental issues down the line.
Dental bridges are a long-lasting solution to missing teeth. With proper care and regular dental check-ups, your dental bridge can last for many years, providing a stable, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing replacement for your missing teeth.
Dental bridges can help improve speech clarity that's often affected by missing teeth.
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