Dental scientists have come up with a number of ingenious ways to replace teeth that have been lost from the mouth. This is necessary because teeth don’t grow back and you need a full set in order to be able to eat and talk with ease. Lately, dentists have been using dental implants to replace teeth in a fashion that is quite permanent and replicates the ways of teeth roots. Also one can have removable replacements in the form of dentures.
Dental bridges are another way to replace lost teeth and they avoid the invasive surgery of dental implants while still being a permanent solution that dentures, in some ways, are not. Dental bridges work by using the existing and remaining teeth to secure replacement teeth to them. They are highly adaptable and relatively affordable. You can even combine it as a method with dental implants.
Different types of dental bridge are available for different situations and your dentist will be able to assess the location and specificities of the tooth loss to determine what type of dental bridge top employ. If it is one of the front teeth that is missing (a relatively common sporting injury) then a bridge will be used that is concealed and more discreet, given how front teeth are on show.
Your dentist will need to examine the surrounding teeth to determine whether they are strong enough to support a dental bridge. It can put some strain on them, especially if there is only tooth that will have to be responsible for the bridge. Such is the dedicated care you will get at your Central Leeds dental surgery and you will know that your dental bridge work will be effective.
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