Dental Bridges What Are They

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DENTAL BRIDGES

• WHAT ARE THEY

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• Dental bridges are one of several options that
  are used to replace a missing tooth.

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• They consist of a false tooth that is suspended
  above the missing tooth hole and supported, like
  a bridge, by a crown on either side of the gap.

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• There are several forms of bridges that are
  available. The best one for you will depend on
  the location
• and number of missing teeth.

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HOW DO TEETH GO MISSING?
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• It's common to lose teeth in a number of ways.
  Some people are missing an adult tooth
  genetically, and find that nothing grows in after
  they lose their baby teeth.

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• Others will lose their teeth in a car accident or
  during activities like biking or sports.

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• Some diseases will increase your risk of losing
  teeth, while others will lose them with age due
  to poor oral health or bad genes.

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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A DENTAL BRIDGE?
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• Dental bridges are a good choice for many people
  who are looking to fix a missing tooth. Having
  all your teeth can restore your smile and your
  confidence.

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• They provide the structure needed to keep other
  teeth from moving out of place and to keep your
  face shape the same as it has been.

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• Unlike other options like partials, a bridge is
  designed to restore your bite in a way that
  distributes tooth pressure.

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WHAT TYPES OF DENTAL BRIDGES EXIST?
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There are three main types of dental bridges.
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• Traditional bridges consist of a crown on either
  side
• of the missing tooth or teeth. The healthy teeth
  on either side of the gap are filed down and
  covered by the anchors of the bridge.

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• A cantilevered bridge has an anchor mainly on one
  side
• and are created for people who don't have strong
  anchor teeth on both sides.

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• A Marilyn bonded bridge consists of resin teeth
  and a metal framework. The teeth slip over your
  existing teeth and metal wings bond to them.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET A BRIDGE?
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Bridges are typically done in a series of visits.
First, your teeth are cast to help your dentist
create crowns that will duplicate your natural
bite.
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Your anchor teeth will then be filed down to make
room for the crowns to fit over the top.
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A second set of impressions will help the dentist
to create a custom fit for the inside of the
crowns. The bridge will be fitted on your next
visit, and your bite perfected.
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HOW LONG DO BRIDGES LAST?
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Bridges typically last somewhere between five and
fifteen years. Oral hygiene will be the deciding
factor as to how long your bridge will last.
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WHAT ADJUSTMENTS WILL YOU NEED TO MAKE?
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You may need to work up to full chewing pressure
on your bridge. Start with soft foods and work up
as you go.
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Also, watch for constant headaches and other
similar issues, as they can be a sign that your
new teeth aren't evenly distributing pressure.
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A dentist can file the high points down if this
is the case. Speak with your dentist about the
foods that they recommend you to avoid.
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Finally, you may need to make more frequent
visits to the dentist to check on the state of
your dental bridge.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice,
it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment. Visit
http//www.mychandlerdentists.com/
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