Dental Bridges Frisco
Bridge the Gap & Stop Hiding Your Smile
Dentures are a common option used to restore teeth. Along with other benefits, many find their cost much more affordable than dental implants, for instance. They also don’t require surgery or an invasive procedure. A removable set can provide you with a functional, great-fitting, and natural-looking dental replacement. You may have lots of questions or concerns about getting a partial or full set of prosthetics, and we are glad to address those here and in the office. Call us today!
Why Choose Highland Oak Dental for Dental Bridges?
- Dentist Considers Oral & Overall Health When Planning Treatment
- Flexible Dental Financing Through CareCredit
- Highest-Quality Dental Materials Used
Why Do I Need a Dental Bridge?
Each tooth relies on the neighboring one for strength and support. If you lose one tooth, the remaining teeth will shift on the gap, and since there is not enough support, the teeth can tilt or become loose themselves, causing further problems.
The nearby jaw can also shift, which later on affects the bite and places stress on the teeth and jaw joint. Teeth are also susceptible to decay because they are now harder to clean. Moreover, the jawbone can shrink, which can result in shrunken cheeks and distorted lips. A bridge fills that gap and prevents any other oral health problems from occurring in the future.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
Bridges can offer many valuable benefits to patients who are currently struggling with the loss of multiple teeth, including:
Bridges are More Affordable than Dental Implants
Dental bridges are not as invasive as dental implants. Additionally, the cost of dental bridges is cheaper than permanent prosthetics.
Bone Grafting is Not Needed
When the tooth is missing in the mouth for a while, the jawbone holding it in place may have already weakened or resorbed. Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that can help straighten the jawbone by placing artificial or animal bone fragments on it. This type of treatment is not needed for dental bridges.
Better Option Than Dentures for Some
Dentists usually suggest bridges over dentures especially if the patient has plenty of teeth left. Healthy teeth will act as anchors to the bridge compared to dentures that will need gums to anchor and require a temporary sealant that is not always secure.
Quicker to Heal & Use
Bridges are quicker to install compared to implants simply because bridges do not require bone grafting. Even if a few implants are placed to anchor the bridge, it is faster than if you were to have additional implant posts put in place.
Dental Bridge Recovery & Aftercare
Here are some methods to take care of your dental bridge.
- Use antiseptic mouthwash to get rid of germs around the tissues in and around the dental bridge.
- Visit your dentist regularly for checkups.
- Floss between the bridge and gums to get rid of oral bacteria that has accumulated and may later cause diseases. Your dental hygienist or dentist will be able to show you the right way to floss your teeth.
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes. Make sure to brush around the bridge like you would with your natural tooth.
Dental Bridge FAQs
How long does a bridge last?
Dental bridges can last for 5 to 15 years with an average lifespan of 10 years. How long your dental bridge will last depends on your hygiene and how you maintain this dental appliance. Dr. Prakash Gadhiya will make sure that your dental bridges will last for years.
Is my dental bridge removable?
Fixed dental bridges are attached to the teeth permanently and cannot be removed. These are connected with dental cement to keep it in place. It is possible to have a removable bridge inserted with the help of implants, but it is often used in cases where the gap is too large or there are not enough healthy teeth to support it. Highland Oak Dental will make sure your dentures are of their highest quality.
How soon after an extraction can I get a dental bridge?
It depends on your situation, the condition of the surrounding teeth, and the patient’s oral health. In most cases, a bridge can be fitted immediately after extraction, but our Highland Oak Dental office highly recommends waiting for 8 to 12 weeks so that the area around the jawbone and extraction site is completely healed and the swelling has gone down.
