According to statistics, the first thing that most people notice about you is your smile. Your smile talks a lot about you. It leaves a lasting impression in people’s minds. People judge you based on your smile. So it is important to keep your smile intact, bright and long lasting.
Gaps in your smile due to lost teeth can be easily filled with dental bridges. At Dentistry for Life in Philadelphia dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth. With the advent of dental implants, dental bridges have been sidelined, but are still a valid option to replace one or two missing teeth.
When you are missing a tooth, the teeth on either side drift into space. This causes food to get stuck, gum problems and occlusion problems. There will be an excess load on these drifted teeth since the biting force is no longer along the long axis of the tooth. This will lead to accelerated periodontal disease and may also lead to fracture of the teeth. The tooth in the opposing arch may also supra-erupt over time limiting the amount of space available for future replacements. Hence it is extremely important to replace a missing tooth in a timely manner.
You may choose a dental bridge or an implant to replace a missing tooth. In order to decide which is best for you ask your dentist several questions:
Sometimes it is better to go for a dental bridge than an implant when several surgical procedures are required to place an implant. Or your medical condition is a contraindication for dental implants. Your dentist will examine your teeth and suggest appropriate treatments.
If you have any questions related to missing tooth replacement, feel free to consult our Dentistry for Life Philadelphia dentist.