If you have a lost tooth, this could leave behind a gap in your smile. But we can help restore and rebuild your smile with a dental bridge! In today’s blog, Dr. Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, and our Astoria, NY, team talk about replacing missing teeth with a dental bridge, one that looks natural and is ready to last for years to go!
Losing One or More Teeth
How do we lose a tooth? Well, minor tooth loss could happen due to an injury to the face or jaw. You could also have a gap in your smile as a result of a serious case of tooth decay or dental infection. Missing teeth often occur due to periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease. When you lose even a single tooth, this could lead to embarrassment and even misalignment, as surrounding teeth may drift due to this open gap. If you have a large gap of two to three teeth in a row, this could impact your meals or even your speech. But with a bridge, we have a way to take on tooth loss and offer lifelike results!
Creating a Custom Dental Prosthetic
Each bridge is custom-made for our patients. To begin, we will numb the teeth on each side of the gap in your smile, removing structure from them. Next, we take images and impressions of these teeth and the gap itself, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft your new prosthetic. Your prosthetic will be made from ceramic, a strong natural that can handle daily bite forces and be color-matched to blend with the rest of your smile. When your prosthetic is ready, we can attach it to your smile!
Securing Your New Bridge
The prosthetic will contain replacement teeth, known as pontics, with crowns one each side. We connect the crowns to the abutment teeth, which supports your new ones firmly in place for years to come. With daily brushing and flossing, routine checkups and cleanings, and a healthier diet, your new teeth could last for years to come, offering better bite function and a lifelike appearance. If you have any questions about how we design and create dental bridges, and how we attach them to ensure long-lasting tooth replacement, then contact our team today to learn more and get started on your journey to a full smile! You deserve good oral health and a full smile, and our team is ready to help with dental prosthetics.
Schedule Your Appointment To Obtain a Full Smile
If you have a single missing tooth, or even a slightly large gap, we can help with a dental prosthetic. To schedule your next appointment with our office, contact Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS in Astoria, NY by calling 718-728-8320 today.
