Union City Dental Bridges

Creating Beautiful Dental Restorations

At Hanna Dental Group, we are committed to helping our patients restore their smiles, no matter what issues they are facing. One popular cosmetic dentistry treatment we offer for missing teeth is dental bridges. A less expensive alternative to dental implants, this treatment looks and feels completely natural.

To discover if our Union City dental bridges are right for you, call at (201) 720-1471 today.

Overcoming the Effects of Missing Teeth

When it comes to a missing tooth, most people are concerned about the adverse effects that it can have on the appearance of their smile. Did you know that missing teeth can also have a significant impact on your overall dental health?

Missing teeth can cause a wide range of dental problems, including:

• A shift in your bite or the alignment of your teeth
• Loss of adjacent teeth
• Weakening or loss of bone in the jaw
• Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
• Increased risk of periodontal disease or tooth decay
• Speech problems

Like dental implants, dental bridges can be used to prevent these dental issues caused by missing teeth. This treatment option essentially bridges the gap created by a missing tooth using an artificial tooth. Typically, this involves placing a porcelain crown on the two adjacent teeth and fusing the pontic (replacement tooth) between them.

Benefits of Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are a common dental restoration that can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. They offer several advantages, including:

1. Improved aesthetics: Dental bridges can significantly improve the appearance of your smile by filling in the gaps left by missing teeth.

2. Enhanced chewing ability: By replacing missing teeth, dental bridges can restore your ability to chew and speak properly, improving your overall oral function.

3. Maintaining facial structure: Missing teeth can cause the face to sag and make a person look older. Dental bridges can help maintain the shape of the face by preventing the collapse of the facial features.

4. Preventing teeth from shifting: When there is a gap in the teeth, the surrounding teeth may start to shift and become misaligned. Dental bridges help prevent this from happening by filling in the space.

5. Distributing bite forces: Dental bridges help evenly distribute the forces in your bite, preventing excessive stress on the remaining natural teeth.

Although, it's important to note that there are also some limitations and potential drawbacks to dental bridges. For example, they require the support of adjacent healthy teeth, which may need to be prepared and crowned to support the bridge. Additionally, proper oral hygiene practices are crucial to prevent issues such as decay or gum disease around the bridge. Consult our Union City dentist to determine the best treatment option for your specific dental needs.

Contact Hanna Dental Group Today

If you are looking for an affordable option for filling in a gap in your teeth, our Union City dental bridges specialist can help. Once Dr. Harvey Hanna has performed the procedure, no one will be able to tell that you ever had a missing tooth. Let us help you restore your smile to all that it can be.

Contact our team at (201) 720-1471 today to schedule an appointment with our experienced cosmetic dentistry team.