Missing Multiple Teeth? 6 Reasons to Get a Bridge

Losing teeth is a big deal! Every tooth is important and needed! Regardless of the reason for losing natural teeth, it’s best to have them replaced without delay. Drs. Arvi and Adelina Duka from Framingham Family Dental Care in Framingham, Massachusetts, recommend getting a bridge for missing teeth. A natural-looking bridge will restore your smile’s functionality and aesthetics. 

If you’re missing multiple teeth, here are some great reasons to complete your smile with a bridge:    

1. Improved Chewing  

Large gaps in your mouth can make chewing awkward or difficult, especially when you eat certain foods. Filling tooth gaps with a bridge will remedy problems with chewing so you can eat comfortably again. A custom-fitted, fixed bridge will distribute chewing forces evenly, allowing you to eat a varied diet and thoroughly enjoy your meals. You’ll have a full set of teeth again to make eating a breeze.

2. Natural-Looking Smile 

Tooth loss makes your smile less attractive and appealing, robbing you of confidence and self-esteem. This, too, can be remedied with a bridge. A natural-looking bridge will make your smile beautiful again. Dr. Duka can customize your bridge to match the colour, shape and sheen of existing teeth to give your smile an authentic look and feel.  

3. Protects Tooth Alignment 

Your teeth support one another to keep them in alignment. When teeth go missing, your remaining teeth lose the support they need to stay straight and even. Over time, they may drift into the vacant space left by lost teeth. This can ruin your smile’s alignment. A bridge will keep your remaining teeth from shifting to protect your smile’s alignment and appearance. 

4. Improved Speech 

A bridge will help correct speech impediments caused by the loss of natural teeth. You’ll be able to speak clearly, enunciate your words and communicate easily with those you meet. 

5. Preserves Facial Shape & Structure 

Completing your smile with a bridge can help offset bone loss, which is common after losing teeth. Bone loss can cause your facial features to sink, making you appear older than your years. With a full set of teeth, your face will maintain its natural shape and structure.  

6. Versatility  

Dr. Duka and our team offer various dental bridge options to suit your unique dental needs. These options include:

• Traditional bridges are supported by dental crowns on adjacent healthy teeth on either side of the bridge 
• Cantilever bridge supported by a dental crown on only one side of the bridge
• Maryland bridge supported by clasps attached to the back of adjacent teeth
• Implant bridge supported by dental implants

We’ll review the pros and cons of each option to help you decide which is best for you.

Where to Go for Dental Bridge Treatment Near Me

Framingham Family Dental Care is the place to go for dental bridge treatment in Framingham, MA. To schedule a consultation, contact Drs. Arvi and Adelina Duka today at (508) 665-2016.

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