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Bridges
If you're
missing one or
more teeth, you
may notice a
difference in
chewing and
speaking. There
are options to
help restore
your smile.
Bridges help
maintain the
shape of your
face, as well
as alleviating
the stress in
your bite by
replacing
missing teeth.
Sometimes
called a fixed
partial
denture, a
bridge replaces
missing teeth
with artificial
teeth, looks
great, and
literally
bridges the gap
where one or
more teeth may
have been. The
restoration can
be made from
gold, alloys,
porcelain or a
combination of
these materials
and is bonded
onto
surrounding
teeth for
support.
Unlike a
removable
bridge, which
you can take
out and clean,
a fixed bridge
can only be
removed by a
dentist
An implant
bridge attaches
artificial
teeth directly
to the jaw or
under the gum
tissue.
Depending on
which type of
bridge your
dentist
recommends, its
success depends
on its
foundation. So
it's very
important to
keep your
remaining teeth
healthy and
strong.
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