With our prosthodontic services, we help treat tooth loss and allow our patients to enjoy the benefits of a full smile again. If you have minor tooth loss, such as one to three missing teeth in a row, we can do this with a dental bridge. In today’s blog, your Shrewsbury, MA, prosthodontist talks about placing our custom and lifelike dental bridges.
The Factors Behind Your Tooth Loss
Minor tooth loss could occur due to an injury to the face jaw. You could also lose teeth as a result of an untreated case of tooth decay or infection, which leads to poor stability. But the most common cause is periodontitis, the late stage of gum disease. Regardless of the fact, the gap left behind is linked to issues like misalignment, TMJ disorder, bruxism (teeth grinding), and even a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease as teeth shift. Our team wants to offer a non-surgical solution to these concerns with a custom dental bridge, one made specifically for your smile.
A Non-Surgical Solution
To begin, our team will numb the abutment teeth, the ones sitting on each side of the gap in your smile. Our team will gently remove structure from these teeth and take detailed digital images and measurements, using them to create an impression so we can design the finished product in a lab setting. The completed prosthetic will contain new teeth with crowns on one or both ends. We craft the prosthetic from ceramic, which is very durable and able to absorb daily bite forces. The material can also be shaded to blend with your smile and offer a natural appearance.
Securing Your New Prosthetic
When your bridge is complete, we will check the fit and make any necessary adjustments to the prosthetic. We then attach the crown portions to the prepared abutment teeth, so you have a full smile again. We secure them with a powerful bonding agent, which enables the new bridge to last for years to come. On average, they last about 10 to 15 years, requiring replacement as the jaw ridge changes shape. You can protect them by brushing and flossing them, and cleaning the space between the top of their gums and the bottom of the prosthetic.
If you have any questions about tooth loss, or about how we secure our natural looking and durable dental bridges, then contact our team today to learn more. Everyone deserves a full smile, and we’re ready to help.
Schedule Your Prosthodontic Appointment Today
A dental prosthetic can help you obtain a full and beautiful smile once again! To find out more about our prosthodontic treatment options, call our Shrewsbury/Grafton, MA area dental office at 508-842-8838.
