What are Dental Bridges?

Dental bridges are commonly used to cover a space if you’re missing one or more teeth. Also known as a fixed removable denture, bridges can be supported in any of three ways: by natural teeth, by implants, or by a combination of teeth and implants. Bridges offer a variety of benefits such as restoring your smile and your ability to speak. If you want to replace missing teeth, but think dental implants are too invasive of a procedure, then Dr. Thomas Basora may recommend a dental bridge instead.

Gaps left by missing teeth eventually cause the remaining teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, resulting in a bad bite. The imbalance caused by these missing teeth can also lead to gum disease and TMJ disorders. There are three different types of dental bridges out there to fix this issue; however, traditional bridges are the most common. A traditional bridge is made by creating a crown for the teeth on either side of the space and placing a false tooth or teeth between the crowns. The false tooth or teeth are attached to the crowns and fill the empty space. Depending on your individualized treatment plan, Dr. Thomas Basora will suggest the type of bridge that is right for you.

If you are missing teeth give us a call to discuss your options. To learn about dental bridges and other services provided at the practice, visit www.sparksfamilydentistry.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Thomas Basora at Sparks Family Dentistry in Sparks, NV, call 775-359-3336.