Tooth loss issues are hard to ignore, and they can affect the quality of your life every day, particularly when they make it difficult for you to comfortably bite and chew food. If you are not able to maintain a comfortable and even bite, you can develop problems with TMJ pains and cause excess wear and tear on natural teeth. You also need to worry about losing more teeth, as those that surround a gap in your smile can loosen and become vulnerable to falling out themselves.
With your dental bridge in place, you can feel better about your smile as well as your bite! The process of placing this restoration can be more conservative than you expect. While it is permanently set in place, there is no need for you to undergo oral surgery to receive it. This is because it keeps its position thanks to a pair of dental crowns on either side of the pontic, or replacement tooth. Your prosthetic will be stable enough to absorb pressure from your bite and contribute to your dental function, and it will be able to blend in and look natural.
Another option for treating tooth loss calls for the placement of a dental implant that will hold your restoration. When we restore the implant with your prosthetic, we can give you lasting cosmetic and functional support. This arrangement does call for oral surgery, but because of its presence in your jaw, it will be able to support the health of surrounding tissues and prevent deterioration.
With the right approach to prosthetic dental work, we can help you regain confidence in your smile and oral health! To learn more about dental bridges, implant dentistry, and other beneficial services that we offer, contact Gentle Smiles Family Dentistry in Dallas, TX at 972-329-7645.
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