Learn More About Dental Bridges

How do you replace a lost tooth? A dental prosthetic can restore a missing tooth and help you once again enjoy a complete smile. We offer multiple options for tooth replacement, including a dental bridge. Interested in learning more about dental bridges?

Astoria, NY Dental Bridges Quiz

1. True or False: A bridge only replaces one tooth at a time.
2. True or False: Our prosthetics will look natural.
3. True or False: You will need to clean your bridge.
4. True or False: We secure this prosthetic with dental crowns.

Answer Key

1. False. We can actually use this option to replace more then one tooth, provided they are in a row. The new teeth will be constructed from lifelike materials and will feature a crown attached to either end. To secure the prosthetic, we place the crowns on prepared teeth on each side of the exposed gap in your smile. The crowns anchor the new teeth firmly in place.
2. True. The process begins with an impression taken of your smile. At a dental lab, experts will use the impression in the design and fabrication process. We want your new teeth to match the rest of your smile, providing natural looking tooth replacement.
3. True. You will need to brush your prosthetic as you do the rest of your teeth twice a day. We also urge you to floss thoroughly between your natural teeth and the crowns anchoring the prosthetic into place. Finally, we will provide instruction on cleaning the small space where the bridge sits on your gum line, removing food particles that may collect there over time.
4. True. What are dental crowns? A crown is a cap that fits over the tooth. We prepare the teeth receiving them by removing a small layer of tooth structure. The crowns are a long lasting and durable method of securing a prosthetic.

ABOUT YOUR ASTORIA RESTORATIVE DENTIST

Our Astoria, NY dentist office accepts most major insurance plans. To find out if we accept yours, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Leibowitz, contact us at (718) 728-8320. We welcome patients living in and around Queens, Astoria, NYC, upstate New York, and New Jersey.