The Benefits of a Dental Bridge at Real Dentistry

Dental bridges are a way to restore a missing tooth, and are made from the same materials as dental crowns-ceramic, zirconia or from gold. They provide a fixed option for replacing a missing tooth, and can be with natural teeth or implanted.

The main reason for getting dental implants is to replace missing teeth. They are fixed solutions, and provide a close approximation to natural teeth function. Placement of dental implants involves a surgical procedure where the implant is placed in your jawbone. A healing abutment is placed over the dental implant, and the dental implant is then left to heal for three to six months. The dental implant is then reviewed after this period, and once the implant has been successful, the prosthetic stage of the procedure can begin.

There are many types of prosthesis available, ranging from a single crown to replace a missing tooth, a fixed bridge to replace several teeth or a complete fixed prosthesis to replace all the teeth missing in the jaw.

Bridges can restore your smile, restore the ability to properly chew and speak, maintain the shape of your face and distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth. They will also prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position.

It is important to keep remaining teeth healthy and strong, as the success of the bridge (depending on the type selected) depends on the solid foundation offered by the surrounding teeth. Brushing twice a day and flossing and using an antiseptic mouthwash daily help prevent tooth decay and gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Your dentist or dental hygienist can demonstrate how to properly brush and floss teeth. Keeping a regular cleaning schedule will help diagnose problems at an early stage when treatment has a better prognosis, and selecting a balanced diet for proper nutrition is also important.

Real Dentistry provide a full range of services including hygiene checkups, restorative treatments, and cosmetic dentistry, so for more information on emergency dentists, best dentists Wellington and veneers please go to www.realdentistry.co.nz .