Salt Lake City Cosmetic Dental Bridges
Serving Salt Lake City And Surrounding Areas In Utah
When your smile has gaps left by missing teeth, its continuity is destroyed. Many people do not realize that those gaps invite the remaining teeth to drift and move into that available space. This can interfere with your bite. In other words, the remaining teeth may now be misaligned and when you close your mouth, the upper and lower teeth may not meet correctly. Problems can flow from that, such as headaches, a need for orthodontic treatment, gum disease, and even loss of some teeth.
Fixed Bridges
Fixed bridges have been used for many decades to replace missing teeth, and they continue to be a great choice for many people. There are three types of fixed bridges.
For replacing a single missing tooth, a traditional bridge is an artificial tooth permanently attached to the two neighboring teeth by means of crowns.
The bonded (Maryland) bridge uses a space-age adhesive and attaches the artificial tooth by means of bands behind the neighboring teeth.
A cantilevered bridge is used when the gap has only one neighboring tooth. The artificial tooth is then attached to the two teeth on one side of it.
If you have missing teeth, we will help you decide which type of bridge best suits your needs.
If you have missing teeth, it is important that you learn about your tooth replacement options today. Missing teeth are not just unsightly and inconvenient. They can cause changes to the overall structure of your bite, leading to excessive and uneven wear on your remaining teeth, and they can cause your jaw to become misaligned, resulting in an often serious condition known as TMD.
If you have missing teeth, contact us today to schedule your free personal consultation. We'll discuss your options with you and answer any
questions you might have.
Commonly Asked Questions About Fixed Bridges
Gateway Tower 3, 2nd floor
(Across from the Cinemas)
440 West 200 So., Suite 275
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801.321.7600
Fax: 801.321.7605
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