Smile Restoration: Exploring the 7 Benefits of Dental Bridges

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth in a row. Artificial teeth called pontics anchor them, supported by dental crowns placed on the teeth or implants on either side of the gap. Like natural teeth, a dental bridge remains fixed when eating, talking, or smiling.

Here are reasons you won’t regret investing in dental bridges.

1. Enhanced aesthetics: Missing teeth can compromise your aesthetics, resulting in unsightly gaps every time you smile. Dental bridges fill the edentulous gap in your smile to help you achieve a complete, beautiful smile. Our bridges not only look stunning, but they are natural. Dentists create them from tooth-like materials, including porcelain for front teeth, that deliver undetectable results, even for teeth always visible when you open your mouth.
2. Improved functionality: Losing even one tooth can affect your ability to chew or talk confidently. Gaps in your smile reduce your biting force, limiting you to soft foods. Similarly, mouth gaps can affect how you pronounce certain words, affecting the flow of your conversations. Dental bridges restore your natural speech and eating ability, improving your quality of life.
3. Stabilized bite: Teeth are like dominos. When you remove one tooth, the rest follows. When your teeth shift, many bad things happen, including bite misalignment and premature dental wear. A dental bridge fills the gap between teeth to maintain their alignment and stability.
4. Confidence boost: We can’t fail to notice the immediate confidence boost in our patients after bridgework. Dental bridges fill the unattractive gaps to boost your confidence everywhere you go. For many, this renewed confidence means more success in personal and professional life.
5. Durability: Dentists create dental bridges from high-strength materials that are resilient enough to withstand everyday use. Our bridges can last 10+ years. However, even the most durable restorations require proper care. Brush and floss your teeth daily, and remember your routine oral wellness visits at our office. 
6. Youthful appearance: Tooth loss can cause facial collapse and a sunken-in appearance, making you look older than you are. Dental bridges support your lips, cheeks, and facial muscles to improve your overall aesthetics.
7. Conservative and affordable: Dental bridges are more affordable than alternatives like dental implants. The procedure is also minimally invasive because no surgical procedures are needed.