Dr. Nancy Khalaf a natural bridge dentist offers her patients the best dental plan to suit their dental needs. When teeth are missing a bridge a false tooth called a pontic, is the ideal way to replace the missing teeth. When there has been the loss of a tooth or teeth replacement teeth can be attached to two crowns constructed for the 2 teeth on either side of the open space. This is called a bridge because it bridges the open space.
When a tooth is lost 5 or more other teeth may drift so it is essential to place a replacement tooth as soon as possible. The space left from missing teeth may cause one of
several problems. Teeth may drift into the space changing your bite, this changed bite may result in sore jaws, gum disease, or decay (due to more difficult hygiene).
A bridge is a fixed prosthetic devices used to replace one or several teeth that have been damaged. The teeth on each end of the space is used to as anchors (abutments). Bridges are not removable by the patient. As with other types of crowns (caps), a bridge can be made of metal or porcelain, or a combination of these two. If you have missing teeth and have good oral hygiene practices, make an appointment to discuss your teeth with Dr. Nancy Khalaf San Francisco's best dental natural bride cosmetic dentist. If spaces are left unfilled, they may cause the surrounding teeth to drift out of position. Additionally, spaces from missing teeth can cause your other teeth and your gums to become far more
susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease.
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