Dental Bridges – Des Plaines
Show Off a Complete Smile!
When you are missing a single tooth, it can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Having gaps in your smile can make it challenging to complete daily tasks that you once found easy, like chewing your food, speaking clearly, and smiling without feeling self-conscious. At Brite Smiles, we offer dental bridges to help you show off a complete smile again. To learn more about dental bridges or to schedule a consultation, give us a call!
Why Choose Brite Smiles for Dental Bridges?
- State-of-the-Art Dental Technology
- Saturday Appointments Available
- We Welcome Dental Insurance
What Is a Dental Bridge?
Dental crowns are made to preserve damaged teeth. Dental bridges work in a similar way, but they are made to replace one or more consecutive missing teeth. The restoration is made from two crowns located on either side of the replacement teeth. The dental crowns act as anchors that are placed on the two teeth on either side of the gap in your smile to secure the restoration in place. Just like dental crowns, bridges are customized from natural-looking materials that blend it with the rest of your smile.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are two main types of dental bridges to meet a variety of needs. Here is how each of them works.
Traditional Dental Bridge
If you have healthy teeth on either side of the gap that needs to be filled in, a traditional dental bridge may be the ideal solution. The tooth that supports the dental crown is called the abutment tooth, and it is altered slightly so the bridge fits perfectly in your mouth. This type of restoration can be placed in just two visits to the dental office and is the more affordable option of the two.
Implant Bridge
If you don’t have healthy adjacent teeth, surgically implanted metal posts, called “dental implants,” make a great alternative. Dental implants can be used when there are three or more missing teeth in a row. Implant bridges tend to last longer than traditional bridges on average, and they help to prevent bone loss over time.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Here are some of the benefits that you can enjoy when you get your dental bridge.
- Prevents surrounding teeth from shifting around
- Improves overall confidence and self-esteem
- Allows for thorough chewing
- Improves speech articulation
- Lowers risk of oral health issues
- Cost-effective tooth replacement options
