Cosmetic Dentistry Dental Bridges or a Partial Denture?

If you have a missing tooth or missing teeth, you can have teeth replaced by dental bridges, dentures or dental implants. This article will discuss the difference between dental bridges and partial dentures.

What Are Dental Bridges?

Dental bridges are fixed porcelain replacements of teeth. They can replace one to five teeth with two abutment teeth. They must be placed on healthy teeth.

What Are Partial Dentures?

Partial dentures are removable acrylic replacements of teeth. They can replace one or all teeth. Partial dentures do not rely on abutment teeth so much, like dental bridges.

What is best For Replacing Teeth?

Dental bridges are fixed and dentures are removable, so depending on your teeth and gum health, the cosmetic dentist can decide what’s best for you!

Assessment of Dental Treatment

It is important to have a thorough assessment to see what’s the best option for you. This depends on the teeth, gums and x-rays to show the health of the teeth and jaw.

Alternatives of Replacement Teeth

Dental implants are another option to replacing teeth. You must have good jaw bone to accommodate dental implants. A dental bridge or denture can be supported on dental implants.

What Happens if You Don’t Replace Teeth?

If you do not replace them then your teeth either side of the gap and opposing the gap, may move. It may be difficult to eat. Your face may sink in the places where your teeth are missing.

Find out more about tooth loss and tooth replacement at Perfect Smile Spa.
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