Dental Bridges

Dental Bridge Dentistry For Timonium

dental bridges in Timonium

In order to chew and speak properly, and to keep teeth in proper alignment, you need all of your teeth. If you lose teeth, your missing teeth should be replaced for the maintenance of a healthy, beautiful smile.

Today, there are a number of options to address the problem of missing teeth. For many years, a dental bridge would have been used to restore function and a healthy smile.

The dental bridge, which can be either permanently affixed or removable, consists of two dental crowns and a pontic, or artificial tooth. The dental crowns fit over the teeth adjacent to the gap, called abutment teeth, and the pontic fills the gap left by a lost tooth.

Restore Your Smile With A Dental Bridge From Dr. Stephen Haywood

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Fixed dental bridges may use two crowns or the dental bonding technique to affix the artificial tooth directly to adjacent teeth. This type of restorative device is only removable with professional techniques and equipment.

A removable bridge, on the other hand, can be removed for at-home or professional cleanings. This device uses metal clasps to attach the artificial tooth to the teeth on each side of the empty space. For the highest degree of stability, fixed dental bridges are recommended.

The Benefits of A Dental Bridge for Timonium Patients

The two main reasons we use a dental bridge are for aesthetics and oral health. When you are missing teeth, it becomes difficult to chew properly, and the remaining teeth may begin to shift.

Should this occur, there is a risk that the smile will be affected, or that the bite may become misaligned and lead to further complications such as TMJ disorder. Not replacing a tooth can also impact facial contours, resulting in the cheeks or lips sinking in and creating an aged appearance.

Oral health is also impacted when a lost tooth is not replaced, with an increased risk of potentially harmful disorders developing from the undue stress and pressure created. Studies have shown that untreated gaps left by missing teeth also significantly increase the risk of gum disease.

Missing Tooth Solutions for Patients in Timonium

We can help restore normal function and outstanding beauty to your smile. Contact us in the Timonium and Towson area to learn more about dental bridges, or to schedule your appointment with Dr. Stephen Haywood.