The Benefits of Replacing Your Teeth with Dental Bridges

Are you self-conscious of your smile because of tooth loss? If you have been told you are ineligible for dental implants and dentures aren’t an option, consider dental bridges from Grand Dental Arts in Toms River, New Jersey. Dental bridges fabricated by Dr. Colleen Williamson and the team seamlessly blend with the remaining teeth to offer optimal function and aesthetics. 

What are dental bridges?

A dental bridge is a set of one or more replacement teeth that span the gap created by a missing tooth/teeth. Traditional bridges are anchored by the adjacent teeth (abutments) secured by dental crowns. However, to fit a conventional bridge, we must trim some enamel from your abutment teeth to offer a snug fit for your bridge. 

Patients who don’t fancy alteration of healthy teeth can opt for Maryland bridges. These conservative bridges use metal clasps attached to the back of the neighboring teeth for stability. Maryland bridges are preferable for front teeth because they aren’t as stable. 

If you want optimal stability when chewing and biting, you can opt for implant-supported bridges. These bridges combine the strength of implants and the beauty of bridges to restore your smile’s beauty and appearance. 

The pros of dental bridges

Rebuilding your smile with dental bridges is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. Dental bridges offer numerous benefits, including:

• Natural look: Thanks to modern technology and life-looking materials, your dental bridge is indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
• Renewed confidence: Missing teeth can seriously hamper your self-confidence. Dental bridges restore your ability to eat, smile, and talk confidently.
• Restored oral function: Tooth loss affects your chewing and biting force, so you will likely avoid hard and chewy foods. Dental bridges restore your eating ability to enjoy all the foods you love.
• Stabilize the nearby teeth: Teeth are like dominoes — they tend to move when you remove one. Dental bridges prevent teeth tilting by closing the gap where they might otherwise shift.

A whole new smile awaits you!

Have you lost your teeth to injury, disease, or decay? Your toothless days are over! Dental bridges from Grand Dental Arts can replace missing teeth to restore your smile’s aesthetics and function. Ready for a new, gapless smile? Please dial 732-286-7000 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Williamson. We serve patients from numerous locations, including Lavallette, Bayville, and Ocean Gate, NJ.