Dental Bridges at New Orchard Dentistry in West Bloomfield, MI.
Dental bridges for a healthy smile
Dental bridges are a great tooth replacement option for patients with a missing or damaged tooth between 2 healthy teeth.
Discover the modern way to fix your teeth and smile
There are several ways to replace missing teeth. Many patients of Dr. Firas Nashef at New Orchard Dentistry in West Bloomfield Township opt for the reliability and natural look of dental bridges. This restoration rejuvenates a broken-down smile, filling in the hole left by a missing tooth or teeth for improved functionality and appearance.
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Why You Must Replace Missing Teeth
You may be tempted to avoid replacing a missing tooth, especially if it is a molar that is not easy to see. This is unwise. Every tooth in your mouth has a job to do, including helping you bite, chew, speak, and maintain the shape of your face by stimulating and supporting the jawbone. If you don’t fill in the hole in your smile caused by a missing tooth or teeth, you are setting yourself up for a host of oral health problems, including:
- Shifting teeth
- Tissue damage
- Misalignment
- Gaps
- Compromised speech
- Trouble eating
Above all, when you are missing a tooth, you will be self-conscious about your incomplete smile and your confidence can suffer because of it. Your teeth and smile are powerful parts of your appearance – you want them to be strong, healthy, and complete so you can feel like the best version of yourself.
Is a Dental Bridge Right for You?
People lose teeth for many reasons. The cause of a missing tooth must be taken into consideration when determining what the best dental restoration is for the circumstances.
Gum Disease
If you have severe gum disease that has advanced to the point of causing tooth loss, you won’t be replacing those missing teeth anytime soon. The infection must be addressed first and your entire mouth must be healthy before any sort of restorative dentistry can occur.
Missing Tooth
Any teeth that were knocked out in an accident, game, fall, or blow to the mouth have suffered trauma. The area will need to be examined before a restoration can take place to make sure there are no bits of tooth remaining and to ensure that the nearby teeth are strong and intact.
Decay
If a tooth is badly compromised by tooth decay and could not be saved with root canal therapy and a crown or a tooth-colored filling, it will need to be extracted. Once the area has healed, a repair like a dental bridge will be a viable option.
Get Dental Bridges in West Bloomfield Township
Dental bridges are an affordable and minimally invasive tooth replacement option that often works with many patients’ budgets and goals for their oral health. Depending on the location of the missing tooth in your mouth, you may be a great candidate for this dental restoration.
We work with most traditional insurance
No insurance? No problem.
Ask us about our inhouse dental plan.
starting at $349/yr;
Flexible monthly payment plans are avialble.
Invisialign® treatment starting at $3,999 (or 191/mnth*)
Full mouth smile design starting $7,500 (or 352/mnth*)
Emergency exam starting at $89
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long do dental bridges last?
Dental patients who practice a proper oral care routine can expect their bridges to last up to 15 years.
Can anyone have dental bridges placed in their mouth?
Yes! The only requirement to have dental bridges placed in a patient’s mouth is that they are missing at least one of their teeth.
Is the process of getting a bridge difficult?
No, although it will take two dental appointments for a dental professional to place a bridge in their patient’s mouth. During the first appointment, they will prepare the teeth for the bridge, and during the second appointment, the bridge will be placed in their mouth.
Are there different types of dental bridges available?
Yes, there are three different types of dental bridges available: traditional fixed bridges, resin bonded bridges and cantilever bridges. The patient’s needs will determine which type of dental bridge will be used.
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