We’re proud to offer implant dentistry to provide tooth replacement for our patients. But we also offer an option for those who don’t qualify for dental implant placement or prefer to avoid oral surgery as part of the tooth replacement process. With surgery-free dental bridges, we can still help you smile with confidence. In today’s blog, your Shrewsbury, MA, dentist talks about custom bridges.
The Risks Posed by Missing Teeth
What happens to your smile when you lose natural teeth? The gaps in your smile could impact how you eat and even how clearly you speak. Missing teeth could also strain your jaw joints, so the risk of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding) is much higher. For others, misalignment could happen as the gaps cause teeth to drift from their natural positions. Misalignment not only means changes to your smile’s appearance, but a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease. We can help you avoid these major complications by filling the gaps in your smile with a dental bridge.
Creating a Dental Bridge
Each dental bridge we create and place has been custom-made for a patient, ensuring a proper fit and a balanced bite, as well as long-lasting tooth replacement. To get started, we will numb the teeth on each side of the gap, also referred to as abutment teeth. Next, we take detailed digital images and measurements of your teeth from multiple angles, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft your prosthetic. The prosthetic will contain your new tooth or teeth, with crowns on one or both ends. The ceramic we craft the prosthetic from can absorb daily bite forces and pressures, and we also color match the material to ensure a more lifelike appearance!
Securing Your New Teeth
When the dental bridge is complete, our team will check the fit and if necessary, make some final adjustments. Our team will next attach the crown portions to the abutment teeth, which secures your teeth firmly in place. On average, they will last about 10 to 15 years, and will allow you to enjoy your favorite foods again and smile with confidence. If you have any questions about how our team will design and create your new custom prosthetic, or about starting treatment for tooth loss, then contact our team today to learn more. Schedule your consultation and start your journey to a full smile in 2025!
Schedule a Visit for Lifelike Tooth Replacement
The team at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury in MA wants to offer a full smile again with our dental prosthetics, so you can smile without hesitation and eat your favorite foods. To schedule an appointment with us, call our office today at 508-842-8838.
