Everyone knows the stress a missing tooth can cause. Ultimately, the appearance of your smile depends on it. However, there's no need to worry. Your dentist can easily fill the gap created by a missing tooth with a dental bridge.

In short, a dental bridge is a restorative treatment method that uses prosthetics that resemble natural teeth to fill the gaps between teeth. The structure and application method can vary depending on the location in the mouth.

Essentially, a dental bridge is a fake/artificial tooth called a pontic. An abutment is the tooth on either side of the gap that holds the dental bridge in place. While various materials can be used to fabricate pontics, porcelain is generally preferred. This is because porcelain easily matches natural teeth in color and provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Advantages of a Dental Bridge

This treatment addresses several problems that can arise from tooth loss. These include:

Resolving speech and pronunciation problems
Restoring the aesthetic appearance of your smile
Improving chewing function
Correcting jaw closure and balancing force distribution on the jaw
Preventing tooth movement that occurs in cases of long-term tooth loss