Dental Bridges – Oshkosh, WI
Rebuild Your Beautiful Smile
The loss of one or more teeth can take a massive toll on your self-esteem as well as your chewing power and your ability to speak clearly. Thankfully, dental bridges can replace one or more sequential missing teeth with lifelike and functional restorations that look and feel remarkably like the real thing. Here’s a quick guide to how dental bridges work, but please feel free to schedule a consultation at Dr. Heil’s office if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose Oshkosh Complete Dentistry for Dental Bridges?
- Skilled and Compassionate Dentist
- Enjoy a Complete Smile After Tooth Loss
- Insurance Welcomed
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a string of one or more metal or ceramic artificial teeth supported by two dental crowns placed on the healthy teeth on either side of the gap created by tooth loss or two dental implants surgically inserted into the jawbone. These devices are used to replace one or more sequential missing teeth, and a suitable candidate will need to be free from oral infections like cavities and gum disease in order to receive one. If you aren’t ready to receive a dental bridge yet, we may be able to help you get there with restorative dental work or gum disease treatments.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are several types of dental bridges available, and Dr. Heil will be happy to determine the best tooth replacement device for you during your consultation. Based on his findings, he may recommend:
A Traditional Dental Bridge
Traditional dental bridges are supported by dental crowns placed on the healthy teeth on either side of the gap created by tooth loss. These devices can be cost-effective tooth replacements, and they can last up to seven years if they receive excellent care.
An Implant Bridge
An implant bridge is supported by titanium posts surgically inserted into the jawbone, which means it requires no alteration of healthy teeth. While these devices are more expensive than traditional appliances, they can restore more chewing power and last much longer.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Dental bridges offer a range of impressive benefits like:
- Replacing multiple lost teeth with one appliance.
- Supporting the remaining teeth to prevent dental drift.
- Improving confidence by completing a patient’s smile.
- Enhancing chewing ability.
- Decreasing risk of oral infections and injuries.
The best way to learn how you can replace your lost teeth is to schedule a consultation at our office in Oshkosh. We can’t wait to help you achieve a gorgeous and complete smile.