Overview of Dental Bridge Procedure

Unlike removable dentures that can be removed and worn on a daily basis, bridges are fixed dentures with teeth that are firmly attached to natural teeth. In the method of making bridges, the anchor teeth are called poles. Replaced teeth - called a bridge span - are attached to a crown on each post.

Why do you need to do a dental bridge?

Common problems when losing teeth without treatment are:

• Teeth misalignment: The adjacent teeth will gradually shift to the gap of teeth causing loss of aesthetic smile.
• Damaged chewing function: Loss of teeth will cause chewing force is not distributed evenly throughout the jaw.
• Unclear pronunciation.
• The risk of tooth decay and gum disease: Food will stick to the tooth cavity, causing tooth decay and gum diseases such as gingivitis, periodontitis, ...

Read more: The effects of missing teeth

Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to replace lost teeth as soon as possible to prevent complications. Porcelain bridges are a preferred method because they are not too expensive, such as implants, but are also suitable for patients who are afraid of pain.

Dental Bridge Procedure Step-by-step

After you decide to choose porcelain bridge service to replace missing teeth, the dental clinic will conduct a dental check, specifically the teeth around the missing tooth area.

Step 1: First, the doctor will prepare by removing part of the enamel of the two teeth next to the missing area so that the crown can be connected to the ceramic bridge.

Step 2: Next, the dental mold is made up of a model of crowns and dentures connected as a bridge in the dental lab. During that time, your dentist will apply a denture to protect the surrounding teeth and exposed gums.

Step 3: After that, when the porcelain bridge is completed, the temporary crown will be removed and replaced with new porcelain or metal bridge. Your dentist will help you check compatibility and make adjustments as needed to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

How long this process depends on the specific case as well as the type of bridge you want to perform. Your dentist may put temporary porcelain bridges in place for a few weeks to follow up before permanently fixing them. In order to have a suitable, natural porcelain bridge with long lifespan, you should choose a reputable and quality dental clinic with a team of highly qualified and experienced dentists in dental restorations.

Is porcelain bridge painful?

One of the reasons this method is more popular than implant is that it is not painful to the patient.

During the procedure, you will be given an anesthetic injection in the treated area. Moreover, only a small portion of the outer tooth enamel needs to be sharpened to make the pillar so it won't hurt too much, you will feel a sharp pain and slightly hurt feeling once the anesthetic injection wore out, which is a normal reaction. If your pain is not good, your doctor will prescribe an analgesic and guide you to relieve pain at home.

The process of applying dental bridges is painful or not depends very much on the doctors' skills as well as the facilities of the clinic. At The East Rose Dental (old Rose Dental Clinic), we guarantee to bring you the safest and most effective porcelain bridge experience.

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Will you have trouble eating and drinking after installing porcelain bridges?

Naturally, replacing lost teeth with porcelain bridges will help you eat and drink more easily. However, before you get used to the newly installed bridge, eat soft and cut food into smaller pieces first.

How long does the porcelain bridge last?

Porcelain bridges, no matter what material, can not last too long. The average lifespan of this method can last from 5-10 years. Depending on the location of tooth loss and doctor's skills as well as oral care, this number will vary somewhat. Therefore, although there are many benefits, bridges are only a temporary solution to restore teeth. If you want to find a method to ensure permanent durability, refer to dental implant service.

How to take care of porcelain bridges?

Because this method depends heavily on the remaining teeth, you should definitely keep your teeth healthy whether or not you carry out the traditional porcelain bridge or not. Healthy surrounding teeth and gums will be a good foundation for bridges to maintain stability.

Some simple ways to keep your teeth healthy are:

• Brush your teeth twice a day and floss regularly to remove food clinging to your teeth.
• Use mouthwash daily to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
• Maintain a healthy and reasonable diet. Avoid eating lots of sweets because they can cause tooth decay.

You can ask your dentist for advice on daily dental treatments, how to brush or floss properly. Then, just try to maintain this habit every day, the condition of teeth and gums will improve and stabilize.

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