dental bridge | MI Roots Family Dental https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com Tue, 12 Apr 2016 21:58:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Dental Bridges: Helpful Information https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/dental-bridges-helpful-information/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 21:58:53 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=326 Have you lost one or more permanent teeth because of gum disease, extensive decay, or another issue? Dr. Joseph Szymczak may recommend a dental bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A dental bridge is a restoration that is designed to close the gap in your smile. Your dental bridge can restore your bite and your ability [...]

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]]> Have you lost one or more permanent teeth because of gum disease, extensive decay, or another issue? Dr. Joseph Szymczak may recommend a dental bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A dental bridge is a restoration that is designed to close the gap in your smile. Your dental bridge can restore your bite and your ability to eat and speak properly. A bridge consists of two or more dental crowns with a replacement tooth in between. The crowns will be placed on the teeth on either side of the gap to anchor the dental bridge.

How Long Will My Dental Bridge Last?
Dental bridges generally last for 5 to 15 years, and can last even longer. With proper dental hygiene and regular dental checkups, a dental bridge will likely last for 10 or more years.

How Do I Care for My Dental Bridge?
To help your dental bridge last, it is important to keep the remaining teeth healthy, especially those on either side of the gap, as they support the dental bridge. Brush your teeth twice a day, floss once a day, and use mouthwash to help prevent tooth decay and other issues. Also, visit our office often for professional dental cleanings and exams. This allows our dentist to detect and diagnose any dental issues that you have early, when they are still easy to treat. It is also important to have a healthy, balanced diet.

To learn more about dental bridges and how to care for them and to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Joseph Szymczak, we encourage you to contact our dental office today.

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]]> Knowing Which Dental Bridge Is Right for Your Mouth https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/knowing-which-dental-bridge-is-right-for-your-mouth/ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:30:52 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=291 If you recently made the decision to have a dental bridge placed in your mouth, you may be wondering what your options are. Our team is going to give you a brief look at the three different types of dental bridges that are used by dentists today. Traditional Traditional bridges involve creating a crown for [...]

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]]> If you recently made the decision to have a dental bridge placed in your mouth, you may be wondering what your options are. Our team is going to give you a brief look at the three different types of dental bridges that are used by dentists today.

Traditional

Traditional bridges involve creating a crown for the teeth on either side of the gap and placing a false tooth or teeth between the crowns. Often times these crowns are called caps and can be supported by your natural teeth or by implants. The replacement teeth are attached to the crowns, which ultimately bridge the gap by filling the empty space.

Cantilever

This type of bridge is held in the mouth by one or more crowns on only one side of the space where teeth are missing. This dental bridge isn’t very common and is not recommended for the back teeth because the pressure and force can damage them or other teeth.

Maryland bonded

A Maryland bonded bridge, also called a resin-bonded or acid-etched bridge, consists of a metal or porcelain framework with wings on each side. These wings are bonded to the back of your existing teeth. The replacement or false tooth/teeth are also bonded to the metal framework.

Don’t let your smile suffer another day; please give our office a call today at 616-453-0002 to schedule an appointment or to speak with one of our staff members.

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