This article describes what dental bridges are, the benefits they offer over traditional teeth replacement techniques and the procedures involved in their fitting. 

 

Dental Bridges in Green Bay: An Overview

 

Dental bridges in Green Bay offer a great solution for patients that present with any number of missing teeth; whether you only need to replace one or an entire dental arch! So, what is this ingenious piece of technology? Dental bridges in Green Bay are a highly durable teeth replacement solution – lasting several years to decades – that are permanently fixed in the mouth through the anchorage provided by neighboring teeth, or in the case of those presenting with complete edentulism (not having any of your original adult teeth left), dental implants. Dentists frequently recommend dental bridges in Green Bay over traditional teeth replacement techniques, such as removable partial or full dentures (false teeth) because:

 

• They effectively fill the spaces left by missing teeth and are fabricated to be virtually indistinguishable from natural healthy teeth,

 

• They maintain your natural facial contours around the mouth and prevent the teeth surrounding the abandoned socket/s from becoming unstable and shifting,

 

• They restore your ability to chew and speak properly, so you can comfortably eat all the foods you previously loved but couldn’t enjoy with missing teeth,

 

• They are cared for like natural teeth so, unlike removable dentures, do not need to be taken out for cleaning or at night time.

 

Dental Bridges in Green Bay: Acquiring Them

 

There are a great many different types of dental bridges in Green Bay, but without a doubt, the most popular are those fabricated from porcelain (ceramic material), which have been fused to metal. The reason for this is because porcelain most resembles the color of natural healthy teeth which helps to achieve the most desirable cosmetic results. In the case of one or two missing teeth, getting dental bridges in Green Bay fitted generally involves two appointments with the dentist. During the first, the dentist will prepare the two teeth on either side of the gap to receive the dental crowns that will be supporting the adjacent replacement teeth. This involves reshaping the supporting teeth under the affects of a local anesthetic (so no, you won’t feel a thing!) He will then fit a temporary dental bridge to fill in the gap, so you have something to chew with for the two to three weeks while the definitive bridge is being made. A mold or impression of your teeth will be taken to facilitate in the fabrication of your permanent dental bridge in Green Bay. During your second visit, the permanent bridge will be cemented to the abutment teeth and they will be checked for optimal comfort and fit.

 

Caring for Dental Bridges in Green Bay

 

Dental bridges in Green Bay require regular and thorough brushing and flossing as well as check-ups with the dentist to ensure that you keep them for as long as possible. One must floss with a floss threader to adequately clean the supporting teeth as well as the underside of the replacement tooth.  After all, the roots of the teeth with dental bridges in Green Bay are still susceptible to decay, even if the bridge per se is not.