Your teeth are essential for so many daily tasks, from speaking to eating. So when you lose a tooth, your daily functions may be altered. Tooth replacement and realignment with your natural teeth is necessary to get you back to your old self as quickly as possible. Dental bridges in Bethlehem PA are the perfect way to connect artificial teeth or implants.
A Seamless Smile
There are two types of dental bridges. Permanently attached bridges are called fixed bridges and they adhere to crowns on the adjacent natural teeth (abutment teeth) or to the abutment teeth themselves. Dental bridges can also be removable when they are attached to the abutment teeth with metal attachments. Permanent bridges are more stable and can only be removed by a dental professional, whereas removable bridges can be taken out by the wearer and cleaned.
Any dental bridge needs to fit precisely and allow for a correct bite, so the process of being fitted for a bridge will take a couple of appointments. An impression is taken, then the bridge is constructed from alloy, gold, metal or porcelain. And finally, Dr. Hersh attaches the bridge to the surrounding teeth. While the bridge may feel out of place at first, after a couple days your bite will return to feeling normal, strong and healthy.
Advanced Prosthetics for Dental Bridges
Replacing missing teeth is important not just for a stunning smile, but because all of your teeth rely on each other for structure and functionality. With Dental bridges from Advanced Prosthodontics, your teeth and your confidence will be restored. Call (610) 865-4222 today to make an appointment with cosmetic dentistry expert Dr. Hersh!