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The Answer For Missing Teeth: Dental Bridges at Enhance Smiles
Enhance Smiles offers several different treatments, one of which is dental bridges. Missing teeth can make you feel very self-conscious. The space where a tooth used to be can feel bigger than it is and cause you to shy away from talking or smiling in social groups.
Missing teeth can also cause physiological problems, such as being unable to chew efficiently. A gap between teeth can end up putting extra stress on its neighbouring teeth, which in turn compromises the overall oral health of an individual. Speech issues can also surface due to absent teeth, and so it is easy to see why a solution is vital. There are many reasons why someone may lose a tooth, it can be an accident or injury, disease or illness, poor oral health or age-related issues. Whichever category you fall into, we can provide you with a dental restoration that will change your life.
There is no need to get down in the dumps about wanting a beautiful, bright smile, Dental Veneers can be the answer to your prayers. At Enhance Smile, we confidently provide this premium transformative treatment that can give you a fantastic smile enhancement and cure all your cosmetic concerns.
What Are Dental Bridges and Who Are They For?
Dental bridges are the answer to the missing tooth problem. Bridges essentially fill the gaps left behind by a lost tooth. A bridge is composed of an artificial tooth with a crown on either side that fits onto the neighbouring two teeth. If you have very healthy and strong teeth on either side of the gap, then you may be a good candidate for a winged artificial tooth. This is an artificial tooth that has ‘wings’ on either side, which are bonded onto the backs of your natural teeth.
Anyone who is missing a tooth or teeth can get dental bridges provided they do not have any major health concerns or extremely poor oral hygiene. Enhance Smiles uses the best technology and treatments available to restore your teeth and your smile. We are experts in our field and can guarantee a smile-enhancing experience! Booking a consultation is the best way to know if dental bridges are the right choice for you!
Dental Bridges: A Step-By-Step Guide
Consultation
Like many treatment journeys, the dental bridge treatment begins with booking your first appointment at Enhanvce Smiles. When you arrive for your consultation, you will be greeted by our friendly staff, who will then guide you to our consultation room where you will meet one of our skilled and experienced dentists. At this appointment, a routine check will be carried out, and we will determine whether or not dental bridges are the right course of treatment for you. Here you can ask any questions or share any concerns and goals that you may have. Our dentist will then create a bespoke treatment plan with you.
Preparing the Abutment Teeth
The abutment teeth are the teeth on either side of the gap. Our dentist will need to prepare these by removing some of the enamel so that the crowns that will be placed on them can be fixed securely.
Taking Impressions
Once the teeth have been prepared, the dentist will move on to taking impressions of your teeth and creating moulds so that dental bridges can be created. These ensure that the dental bridges will fit perfectly in your mouth and be as comfortable as possible. While waiting for the bridges to be created, the dentist will fit you with a temporary bridge.
Dental Bridge Installation
When the dental bridge is ready, you will be called in again to have it installed. The dentist will carefully fit the bridge into your mouth and secure it using dental cement. Once it is secured, any necessary amendments will be made to ensure a comfortable fit. Our dentist will also make sure that your bite aligns well and you have no issues or discomfort.
Aftercare
Having successfully placed your bridge, our dentist will give you detailed and tailored advice on how best to care for your bridges as well as your overall oral health. You must attend regular check-ups and cleanings to maintain good health. This will also help catch any problems early on so that they can be addressed as soon as possible.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
- Natural Looking Smile: Dental bridges provide a beautiful and seamless smile. The materials used are ideal in that they resemble your natural teeth and give you a smile that you can be proud of.
Improves Ability to Chew: Missing teeth can restrict your ability to chew. Dental bridges give you back this ability, allowing you to enjoy the foods you love. - Improves Speech: Having a missing tooth can cause problems with speech, such as forming lisps or not being able to pronounce or enunciate words. Having a tooth restored with a bridge gives you back your ability to communicate flawlessly.
- Maintains Facial Structure: Dental restoration can greatly improve your facial structure. Missing teeth can cause a drooping effect and cause the jaw bone to lose its structure, and cause the cheeks to cave in. Bridges, often anchored by dental crowns, can restore teeth and correct any structural issues.
- Restores Confidence: Self-esteem and confidence can take a huge hit when you are not comfortable with your smile. Being constantly embarrassed and self-conscious is not good for anybody’s mental health. Having a tooth restored and your smile reconstructed can give you an instant boost in confidence and help you with your self-esteem.
Costs and Finance
Dental restorations and other cosmetic dental treatments, such as dental bridges, bonding, crowns and others can be costly. We at Enhance Smiles understand this and want to offer ease and confidence to our patients. Simply ask at your consultation, and our dentists will be happy to provide information regarding our prices.
FAQs
What is the difference between a traditional bridge and a bonded teeth bridge?
A traditional bridge uses neighbouring teeth as anchors onto which crowns are fixed, whereas bonded bridges have wings on either side of the artificial tooth (instead of full crowns); these wings are then bonded onto the backs of the healthy neighbouring teeth.
Can anyone get a dental bridge?
Like many dental treatments, this depends on the individual and the circumstances surrounding their dental restoration needs. Ideally, a person must have fairly good oral health and no major health conditions to qualify for a dental bridge. However, every patient is unique, and the best way to get a sure answer is to book a consultation with us.
Do dental bridges require dental implants?
In most cases, as long as the teeth on either side of the missing tooth are healthy, there will be no need for implants. If, however, multiple teeth are missing, then dental implants along with bridges may be the best course of treatment. Discuss your needs with our experienced dentists to see which treatment suits you.
How much do dental bridges cost?
The cost for a dental bridge can vary depending on individual cases. You can discuss costs, as well as payment plans and insurance packages we have available at Enhance Smiles, at your consultation.