Dental Bridges – Rolling Meadows, IL
No More Gaps, Just Complete Smiles
As a form of restorative care, dental bridges are one of the most widely used forms of tooth replacement. For centuries, individuals have turned to these prosthetics to help rebuild their smile and create an easier way to eat and speak again. At Plum Grove Family Dental, Dr. Ye Wang can generate exceptional results that make it possible to live life with a gap-free smile once again. Call us to schedule an appointment if you would like to be considered for a dental bridge.
What is a Dental Bridge?
A fixed dental bridge replaces one, two, or even several consecutive missing teeth at once. This restoration gets its name because it functions like an actual bridge: two dental crowns are placed on the teeth at either end of the gap in your grin, with prosthetic teeth called pontics filling the space in the middle.
Types of Dental Bridges
Dr. Wang will discuss the two different types of dental bridges offered in-house during an initial consultation. Whether you choose to receive a traditional fixed bridge or one that is held in place by dental implants, you can expect to be pleased with your results.
Traditional Dental Bridge
Fixed bridges can only be removed by your dentist. Typically, they’re made from porcelain fused to metal to create a solution that blends with your natural appearance and provides long-lasting sturdiness. Bringing together multiple dental crowns so that they are fused to create a stable bridge, this prosthetic can restore an incomplete smile so that it functions properly and looks beautiful.
Implant Bridge
An implant bridge does not rely on natural teeth to hold it in place. Instead, it consists of titanium posts that look like small screws and are placed in your jawbone. As replacements for the roots of your teeth, you’ll likely only need two to adequately support your customized bridge once it is in place. This option is not only permanent but also sturdy and long-lasting. Many implant bridges have been known to remain in place for 30+ years.
What Are the Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge?
The types of benefits you can expect to enjoy when choosing a fixed or implant bridge to restore your gapped smile include:
- Natural-looking materials that allow your bridge to blend in with your existing teeth, so no one will ever be able to tell the difference
- A prosthetic that can last more than a decade (fixed bridge) or 30+ years (implant bridge)
- Improved bite and chewing power, allowing you to eat the foods you love
- Teeth that will not shift when speaking or eating
- Greater confidence in the way you look, making it easier to converse with family, friends, and colleagues
- No longer worrying about the potential for dental drift, which is the shifting of teeth that can occur when a gap appears along an arch