Dental Crowns and dental bridge work

A dental bridge is a custom-made false tooth (or teeth), which is placed between two healthy teeth, filling the area where there a tooth is missing. This bridge is held in place by porcelain dental crowns which are placed on the healthy teeth on each side of the space that needs to be filled.

Advances in cosmetic dentistry and technology have allowed bridges made from metal-free materials to be manufactured which help achieve a beautiful and natural looking smile. A bridge can also help reduce the risk of gum disease as it can help limit shifting of the remaining teeth and can also help correct some bite issues which can, in turn, aid speech in some people.

To fit the bridge, the area first needs to be numbed; then the minimum amount of tooth structure will be removed from the tooth on either side of the space that is to be filled by the new tooth or teeth.
The preparing and placement of a temporary bridge may be necessary prior to the fitting of the final or permanent bridge. There are few side effects other than some minor tenderness in the area which may occur.

There are very few problems posed by the usage of this procedure. If you have a missing tooth or a set of teeth, then a dental bridge can help you bring out your beautiful smile again. The cost of a dental bridge increases proportionally with the number of teeth involved and will also vary depending on the materials utilised in making your bridge.