Bridges
A dental bridge replaces one or several missing teeth. It is permanently fixed in place so your artificial teeth will not slip and do not need to be removed like dentures or partials to be cleaned. In most cases your bridge can be anchored with a dental implant making it stable, permanent, and healthier for your surrounding teeth.
Why Choose a Bridge?
Missing teeth take away from the beauty of your smile and they can cause long-term damage to your dental health. A bridge replaces your missing teeth with artificial teeth that match your natural teeth for a beautiful natural looking smile. You may even forget it is there.
A bridge is more comfortable and healthier than a removable partial. It stays in place so you never have to worry about slippage or discomfort and you can give it the same care you give your natural teeth.
Patient Before and After: Bridges
Anchoring Your Bridge
The healthiest option for keeping your bridge in place is a dental implant. It replaces the natural tooth root, and is usually permanent. However some people are not good candidates for dental implants and some do not want them.
Your bridge can also be anchored to the surrounding healthy teeth with porcelain crowns. This is a great solution if you do not have adequate bone tissue to support dental implants or if you do not want to undergo implant surgery.
Dr. Kleive understands that each situation is unique and that everyone has their own goals, values and comfort level when it comes to dental procedures. He will recommend the technique that he feels will best serve your dental health, but he leaves the choice up to you.
Your New Teeth
The artificial teeth in your bridge will be custom created to match the color of your natural teeth. They will blend in beautifully with your smile. With Dr. Kleive’s attention to the subtle details that make each tooth unique and the skill of in-house dental ceramist Mr. Dave Chermak, your artificial teeth will be indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
If you are missing teeth or believe that you need to have teeth removed, please learn more about your options by reading our Missing Teeth page.
Please contact our Maplewood, Minnesota office today to schedule your free initial consultation and find out if a dental bridge is right for you.
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