The Impact of Missing Teeth
What happens to our smiles when we lose a tooth? Obviously, there is a gap in the smile that can make us feel embarrassed about our appearance. But tooth loss also means issues eating our favorite foods, speaking clearly, and could increase the risk of complications like misalignment, TMJ disorder, and even bruxism (teeth grinding). To avoid these issues and ensure your smile is full and beautiful, you need a dental prosthetic. For minor tooth loss, a bridge may be the right answer!
Creating a Lifelike Dental Prosthetic
To begin, we need to numb the teeth on each side of the gap in your smile. These are known as abutment teeth, and they are key for securing your bridge. Once we numb them, we remove structure from them and take detailed digital images and measurements, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft your prosthetic. The dental bridge is made from ceramic, a strong material that can absorb daily bite forces and offer a lifelike appearance as well. We shade the material to ensure it matches your smile seamlessly! The prosthetic will contain your new tooth or teeth, known as pontics, with crowns on one or both ends. The prosthetic can replace a single missing tooth, or as many as three in a row.
Securing Your New Teeth
When you return to our office, we will check the fit of your prosthetic in case we need to make any changes to it. Next, we will attach the crown portions to the abutment teeth with a powerful bonding agent, securing your new teeth firmly in place. Your new teeth can stay in place for 10 to 15 years on average before they need replacement. Our team will provide detailed instructions for cleaning and protecting your new teeth. If you have any questions about how our team will replace missing teeth with a dental bridge, or if you have gaps in your smile that need immediate attention, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence again!
Talk To Your Wheaton, IL Dentist About Our Custom Prosthetics
With our cosmetic treatment options, we want to help you maintain a complete smile. If you would like to find out more about how our team can offer natural-looking tooth replacement, call Amber Dental in Wheaton, IL today at (630) 665-5555.