Dental Bridges Royal Palm Beach, FL

If you lose a tooth or multiple teeth in an accident or due to some other trauma, a dental bridge may be the option recommended by your Royal Palm Beach dentist.

One of the most frequent procedures in general dentistry is a dental bridge for front teeth. However, the method adopted by your dentist depends on so many factors such as how severely the tooth is damaged and the available treatment options for repair.

Whether a front tooth bridge or any dental bridge is the best option for your situation will be determined during examination by our Royal Palm Beach dentists.

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A dental bridge, also known as a fixed partial denture, is a form of tooth, false in nature, that is held by abutment teeth on either side of a gap.

A bridge is typically made of dental crowns on either side of the missing tooth or teeth supporting the pontic (false tooth) and is cemented in place. The pontic is made from a variety of materials such as porcelain and gold. The materials used, whether with porcelain bridge teeth or any other type of pontic, are made to aesthetically blend in with the natural teeth in your mouth.

However, since the quality of the materials used differs, this factor can ultimately affect the lifespan of the artificial tooth – and the dental bridge.

There are four main types of dental bridges. They are:

• Traditional Dental Bridge: This is the most popular type of dental bridge. It consists of a false tooth being held in place by the two adjacent teeth or dental crowns that have been bonded onto each of the abutment teeth in place. It is commonly used when there are natural teeth on both sides of the gap created from a missing tooth.

• Cantilever Dental Bridge: This is somewhat similar to a traditional dental bridge except that it is held in place by a dental crown bonded to just one abutment tooth. In a cantilever bridge, only one natural tooth is needed next to the missing tooth gap.

• Maryland Dental Bridge: In a Maryland dental bridge, two natural teeth are needed. It uses a framework of either porcelain or metal cemented onto the backs of the abutment teeth.

• Implant-Supported Dental Bridge: As it implies, this bridge employs the use of dental implants instead of a crown or natural tooth. It employs surgical procedures of placing an implant for every missing tooth while the implant holds the bridge firmly in position.

When you lose a tooth or set if tooth in an accident, it affects you in so many ways. However, dental bridge can address the challenges and give you the following:

• Most times, when you lose a tooth, you may find it difficult to smile in public. Dental bridge helps restore your smile.
• It helps to improve how you pronounce words and generally make speeches.
• It helps to maintain the shape of your face.
• It helps you to re-adjust your bite in order to distribute the force properly when you are chewing food.
• It prevents the remaining teeth in your mouth from moving out of their correct initial position.

Dental bridge cost varies, depending on the dentist. Some dentists – like Madison Green Family Dental – employ the use of modern technology & materials, while some only use more traditional dental materials.

The type of dental bridge and the material used will impact the cost, but there are also some dental insurance plans that help to cover the cost of a dental bridge.

So the price ranges immensely, but dental bridge costs generally range from $1,500 up to $5,000+ across the US. The dental bridge is only charged per tooth.

The final charge depends on several factors, the most important one is how many adjacent teeth are in the gap being filled. Other aspects consist of the material used in each type of dental bridge and the location of the dental office.

It’s also important to remember that costs will vary according to which tooth – or teeth – require the bridge. For example, a front teeth bridge cost will differ from a tooth bridge between two molars. An implant-supported bridge will cost more than a traditional bridge, due to the associated surgery and implant placement.

When considering the cost of dental bridges, you should factor in the associated procedures that may be needed such as x-rays, a dental exam, a teeth cleaning, tooth contouring or extraction, and any anesthesia that might be administered.

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, so it’s important to take care of it. Once your bridge has been put in place, you can enjoy a beautiful and functional smile that will last for years.

To make sure your new restoration stays looking and feeling great, follow a few simple guidelines:

• Brush 2x a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Avoid whitening toothpaste, as it can be too harsh and damage the bridge work.
• You can adopt the use of fluoride or any toothpaste with a high content of fluoride. It will help you fight the risk of developing dental decay.
• Before you brush, floss your teeth so that your dental work can be sufficiently clean. Flossing is very important routine part of achieving optimal oral health. Floss daily to reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease in the natural teeth surrounding the bridge.
• Attend routine dental checkups, regular exams and cleanings are essential – for everyone.
• You must totally refrain from chewing ice and opening bottles with your teeth. If pressure is mounted on your bridge, the dental work may fracture.

It is not safe to predict the longevity of dental bridge because it is greatly affected by a number of factors. The factors include your oral hygiene, the biting force you apply to the bridge, the technique adopted by the dentist and if the bridge is a temporary dental bridge or a fixed bridge. However, the average success rate of dental bridges lasts between 5-10 years. Only a few last 20 years.

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