Dental Bridges – Lincoln, NE
Bridging the Gap Between Missing Teeth
Are you missing up to four consecutive teeth on an arch? Would you like to restore your smile without worrying about cleaning and removing a temporary prosthetic every day? Dental bridges can bring back the appearance and function of your teeth without the hassle of having to remove a partial after meals and at bedtime. These durable, beautiful restorations both look and feel like your real teeth, and because they’re made of strong materials, can be used to eat a full diet. If you have gaps in your arches surrounded by healthy anchor teeth, you could qualify for this smile saving treatment.
Why Choose Olberding Dental for Dental Bridges?
- Durable, Lifelike Restorations
- Dental Insurance Welcome & In-House Membership Plan Available
- Customized for Each Patient
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a prosthetic dental restoration that was designed replace up to four consecutive missing permanent teeth. Essentially, they look like a bunch of teeth stuck together, just as they’d appear in your smile. They’re used to fill in or “bridge” gaps in your arches that are surrounded by healthy teeth.
Made of high-quality porcelain or other materials; to qualify for a dental bridge, you’ll need to have healthy teeth surrounding the missing tooth or teeth for the bridge to anchor to. As long as you are not missing more than four consecutive teeth, you could be an ideal candidate for treatment.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are two types of dental bridges: traditional dental bridges and implant bridges. In order to best determine which type is best for you, you’ll need to schedule a consultation with Dr. Olberding, where he will go over your options and make his recommendations. Then, you can begin the treatment process and be well on your way to a newly restored smile! Here’s a closer look at the two types of bridges to consider.
Traditional Dental Bridges
Traditional dental bridges work by anchoring a prosthetic to two healthy abutment teeth. This not only restores the appearance of your smile, but it also restores its function, so you can eat a full diet and speak without difficulty. These restorations can last up to 10 or more years with proper care and use and are ideal for patients who are missing just a few teeth (up to four) in an arch.
Implant Bridges
Implant bridges are secured to the jaw via several dental implants. This means that they are considered permanent, and with proper care and use could last a lifetime. Additionally, because they use dental implants, implant bridges do not require you to have nearby healthy abutment teeth, nor do you need to alter healthy teeth to attach them.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Although it may seem harmless, when you fail to replace missing permanent teeth, it can cause a lot of dental problems. The immediate issues include difficulties with speech articulation, struggling to chew a variety of healthy foods, and of course the damage to your self-esteem from having gaps in your smile. Unfortunately, there are a variety of other issues that could also occur, including:
- Teeth shifting out of place to fill in the gap.
- An increased risk of other oral health problems like gum disease, cavities, and jaw pain.
Dental bridges can “bridge” the gaps in your smile, restoring its appearance and function while alleviating these problems associated with missing teeth. To restore your beautiful smile and get back to enjoying all the amazing benefits of a full arch of teeth, schedule a consultation with Olberding Dental for a dental bridge today!