What if we could provide a dental bridge that lasts for decades to come, and keeps your smile intact in the process? We can, and it involves supporting your new bridge with one or two dental implants! In today’s blog, Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, talks about our dental implant bridges, which provide the chance for a lifetime of full smiles.

The Need for a Dental Bridge

When do you need to see our team for a dental bridge? The prosthetic helps address minor cases of tooth loss, situations in which you don’t need a full or partial denture. If you have an individual missing tooth, or as many as two to three in a row, then we could fill the empty space with a durable and lifelike prosthetic.

Otherwise, the gap could allow nearby teeth to shift, creating misalignment and with it, serious complications. There could be stress on your bite that will increase the risk of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding), and you could have issues eating your favorite meals or even speaking clearly. Embarrassment in social situations is common too. But we can help by replacing your lost tooth!

Placing Dental Implants

Instead of a prosthetic that relies on crowns connected to natural teeth, we could insert one to two dental implants into the jaw. These act like new roots and prevent the gradual breakdown of jawbone structure that usually follows tooth loss. This keeps your smile intact and allows your new prosthetic to stay in place longer than a traditional option, often by decades. We will guide them into place with advanced technology, and they will support your new teeth for years to come!

Maintaining Your New Teeth

Your new prosthetic will be lifelike in appearance and made from ceramic, which can handle daily bite forces. We will attach this to the dental implants, securing your new teeth for many years to come. To ensure they last, be sure you brush and floss them as you could natural teeth, and clean the space between the top of the gums and the bottom of the prosthetic. Our team will also provide routine checkups and cleanings every six months to monitor your smile for signs of trouble.

If you have any questions about how we will diagnose and treat issues like tooth loss, or about supporting a new and natural-looking bridge with one or more dental implants, then contact our team today to learn more and start your tooth replacement journey.

Schedule Tooth Replacement From Delightful Dental Care

If you have one or more missing teeth, then seek a fixed dental prosthetic with Dr. Diana Tabakh, DDS. To schedule your appointment, please call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.