A missing tooth can affect more than your appearance. It can wreak havoc on your self-esteem and confidence. It can keep you from smiling, laughing or speaking, and really affect your personal and professional life.
Even worse, it can affect your health. A missing tooth alters your bite, placing excessive stress on your remaining healthy teeth. This stress can cause your teeth to wear unevenly and break. It can also cause jaw-related pain. A missing tooth also leaves an empty space in your mouth; over time, your teeth can shift or become loose because of that empty space.
With the availability of a dental bridge, there’s no reason to suffer any of these problems.
A dental bridge is a custom-made false tooth that is permanently placed in the area left by the missing tooth. It is held in place by porcelain crowns that are placed on the healthy teeth on each side of space to be filled.
Bridges reduce the risk of gum disease, help correct some bite problems and help improve speech.
If you have a missing tooth, don’t risk your confidence, appearance or your health. Discover what tooth replacement option is best for you. If you would like more information, call me at my Little Falls dental office at 973-256-5001.
