{"id":39,"date":"2019-11-10T19:41:27","date_gmt":"2019-11-10T19:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2019-12-10T19:41:53","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T19:41:53","slug":"dental-bridges-middleburg-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/10\/dental-bridges-middleburg-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Dental Bridge Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-40 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bridge-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"model of dental bridge\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bridge-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bridge-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bridge-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Throughout your life, you never expected to lose a permanent tooth, but now you\u2019re among the 120 million Americans who are missing at least 1. Although tooth loss is often viewed as only an aesthetic concern, there are other complications that can significantly impact your oral health. Not to mention, certain foods may be too difficult to chew. You don\u2019t need to skip your favorite meals or put your remaining teeth at risk. Your dentist can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/tooth-replacement.html\">rebuild your smile<\/a> and your self-esteem with dental bridges in Middleburg Heights.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Fixed Bridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as a bridge and crowns, a traditional fixed\nbridge replaces 1 to 3 consecutive missing teeth. All-ceramic material is used\nto replicate the portions of your teeth visible above the gum line. They are\ncarefully crafted to mimic the color, size, shape, and proportion of your real\nteeth to look natural. The bridge is then held in place by reshaping your\nadjacent teeth to bond dental crowns over them. As an alternative to crowns,\nyou can anchor your bridge to your jawbone using dental implants. You\u2019ll enjoy\na convenient solution to restore your oral health and your quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Benefits of a Fixed Bridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every tooth is essential to your dental health. When even\none is lost, you have a higher risk of gum disease, cavities, and additional\ntooth loss because your remaining teeth won\u2019t have the support they need to\nstay in place. A bridge provides them with support to prevent dental drift.\nOverall, you\u2019ll enjoy a variety of benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Complete smile to improve your self-esteem.<\/li><li>Restore your ability to chew and speak.<\/li><li>Support your facial tissues for a youthful\nappearance.<\/li><li>Evenly distributes bite force.<\/li><li>Prevents dental drift.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Process of Getting a Bridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After an initial consultation, you\u2019re scheduled for your procedure\nto prepare your abutment teeth. They are reshaped to allow dental crowns to fit\nover them. Your dentist will take an impression of your mouth to create a model\nfor the dental lab to design your new teeth. This can take a couple of weeks, so\nyou\u2019ll need a temporary bridge in the meantime. After your bridge is sent back\nto the office, you\u2019ll return to have it set in place and your dental crowns\nbonded to your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your new bridge can last for an average of 7 years before\nneeding to be replaced, but you can make it last a decade or longer by\nmaintaining your oral hygiene and visiting your dentist regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete Your Smile Today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to struggle with an incomplete smile. You can\nreplace your missing teeth and revamp your confidence with a dental bridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Jon Kirlough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/meet-dr-kirlough.html\">Dr. Jon Kirlough<\/a> strives to create confident smiles through improved oral health. Besides earning his dental degree, he also has more than 500 hours of continuing education behind him to provide high-quality services. He offers the solutions you need for a healthy, beautiful smile. If you\u2019re missing teeth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office today<\/a> to rehabilitate your smile. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Throughout your life, you never expected to lose a permanent tooth, but now you\u2019re among the 120 million Americans who are missing at least 1. Although tooth loss is often viewed as only an aesthetic concern, there are other complications that can significantly impact your oral health. 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