Have you lost a tooth? Don’t resign yourself to hiding your smile from the world; talk to our team about tooth replacement options. For minor tooth loss, we can secure a lifelike and durable dental bridge. At your Avon, OH, dental practice, we can offer a bridge that looks natural and can help you smile with confidence.
The Causes of Tooth Loss
What causes our smile to lose teeth? For some, this could occur due to an injury to the face or the jaw. Missing teeth could also be the result of tooth decay too severe for a filling or an infection that isn’t treated with a root canal in a timely manner. The main cause of adult tooth loss is actually periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease that destroys connective tissues. When you lose teeth, this gap could cause embarrassment, limit meal options, and increase the risk of misalignment and other complications too. But we can help by securing a dental bridge.
Creating a Custom Prosthetic
A dental bridge is a prosthetic that handles minor tooth loss, such as a single missing tooth or as many as three in a row. Our team will gently numb the teeth on each side of the gap in your smile. We then remove structure from them and take detailed digital images and measurements. In a lab setting, we use the images and measurements to design and craft your new teeth. The prosthetic will be made from materials like ceramic, which we can shade to blend with your smile. This can also support daily bite forces and pressures.
Securing Your New Teeth
The bridge will contain new teeth, referred to as pontics, with crowns on one or both ends. We then attach the crowns to the prepared abutment teeth, anchoring your new teeth firmly in place. The prosthetic can last as long as 10 to 15 years with proper care and attention, requiring the replacement of it as the jaw ridge changes shape with time. To help it last, be sure you brush and floss it along with the rest of your teeth and clean the space between the top of the gums and the bottom of the prosthetic, where food and drink particles could accumulate.
If you have any questions about dental bridges, then contact our team today to learn about our tooth replacement options. We want to help you smile with confidence in 2025!
Speak With Your Avon, OH Dentist’s Office About Tooth Replacement
We want to help you enjoy a full smile with a dental prosthetic. If you would like to learn more about how we address missing teeth, then call our Avon, OH dental office at 440-937-2273.