Dental Bridges
If you are missing one or more adjacent teeth, a dental bridge may be right for you. A dental bridge consists of two crowns, which attach to two healthy “abutment” teeth on either side of your missing tooth. One or more pontics (false teeth) are suspended between the healthy crowns. These false teeth literally “bridge” the gap where your missing tooth used to be. If you are interested in restoring your smile but are not interested in a partial denture or a dental implant, a dental bridge may be right for you.
Bridges Are One Option for Replacing Missing Teeth
The American Dental Association explains that a large space between your teeth may affect how you speak or eat, that a missing molar can affect how you chew, and that remaining teeth may shift. It lists bridges, dentures, and implants as options to replace a lost tooth, and advises talking with your dentist about which is best for you. This supports the point above about restoring your smile and function with a bridge.
“Attached to your neighboring teeth, bridges can be removable or fixed in place.”
American Dental Association, MouthHealthy, “Common dental concerns for older adults”
