Dental Bridges in Las Vegas, Nevada
Our general dentist has more than a decade of experience restoring smiles with bridges. She is an expert in functional, beautiful tooth replacements and would love to collaborate with you on rebuilding your smile.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges
We live in the era of modern dentistry in which patients have a number of options to choose from to replace their missing teeth. It can be helpful to know how each of these options differs, so you feel confident you’re making the right choice for your long-term happiness and health.
Here are some of the benefits of dental bridges:
- Prevent the remaining teeth from shifting into the open gap
- Restore the patient’s natural smile
- Improve the patient’s cosmetic complaints
- Preserve the patient’s bite alignment
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Comparatively cost-effective
- Long-lasting and durable
On top of those advantages, we make sure that your custom dental bridge is made of a ceramic material that matches the look and feel of your surrounding teeth. This way, you don’t have to worry about people noticing your tooth replacements. They’ll be a seamless and functional addition to your smile.
What Are the Types of Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges can be made of metal, porcelain, or a combination of the two. Which option we choose for you depends on where in your mouth we need to place the bridge. Typically, we reserve porcelain-only bridges for front teeth, as porcelain isn’t durable enough for molars. However, we can use a combination of natural-looking porcelain crowns and durable metal to create strong and beautiful hybrids that withstand pressure at the back of the mouth. To understand how we utilize these materials, it may be helpful to know how bridges work.
There are two main types of dental bridges:
- Removable dental bridge (also called a partial denture): A removable dental bridge is a prosthetic device used to replace missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth (often acrylic resin) that are securely affixed to a base plate (metal or plastic), which is then positioned and held in place by clasps or other affixing methods. A removable dental bridge is a cost-effective option for restoring a patient’s smile, providing a more natural look and feel than other restorative options.
- Fixed dental bridge: A fixed dental bridge is another type of prosthetic device used to replace missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth that are permanently affixed to adjacent natural teeth using dental crowns (such as porcelain or porcelain-fused-to-metal). A fixed bridge is a more permanent restoration option than a removable bridge, and it typically offers improved functionality and aesthetics in comparison. This option is an effective solution for restoring both the patient’s smile and proper bite alignment.
There are many kinds of removable and fixed dental bridges. We’d be happy to go over your options with you, so you know how we utilize high-quality materials and best practices to fill the gaps in your smile.
How to Care for Your Bridges
A great starting point for keeping your dental bridge in working order is to continue practicing good oral hygiene. This includes brushing and flossing twice a day and scheduling regular checkups with our dentist. These checkups are also a great opportunity to periodically adjust or realign your bridge to ensure a good fit and optimal function.
We may recommend specialized tools to ensure that your gums stay healthy, and your abutment teeth are protected from decay. For example, we can point you toward dental floss that will help you clean underneath your dental bridge.
While bridges can be great long-term options for tooth replacement, you will also need to avoid certain habits and behaviors that may jeopardize your bridge. For example, smoking, vaping, and chewing hard foods could drastically shorten the life of your restoration.
Get Restorative Dental Care From an Expert in Her Field
Our dentist has been practicing restorative dentistry for over a decade. During that time, she’s not only honed her craft and changed lives, but she’s dedicated her practice to learning and improving her skills. Offering high-quality care with cutting-edge tools is important to her and to the rest of the team at BYND Dental. Don’t settle for less when you’re looking for restorative care in Las Vegas. Call us at (702) 362-9353 or book online to schedule with our in-house expert.
