{"id":624,"date":"2016-12-05T11:52:12","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T17:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/?page_id=624"},"modified":"2016-12-05T11:52:12","modified_gmt":"2016-12-05T17:52:12","slug":"dental-bridges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/dental-bridges\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Bridges"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><section>Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth.<\/section>\n<p>A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap &#8212; these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth &#8212; and a false tooth\/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-half fusion-layout-column fusion-spacing-yes\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><section>\n<h2 id=\"1-2\">What Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges?<\/h2>\n<p>Bridges can:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Restore your smile<\/li>\n<li>Restore the ability to properly chew and speak<\/li>\n<li>Maintain the shape of your face<\/li>\n<li>Distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth<\/li>\n<li>Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section><\/section>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-half fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;padding-top:30px;height:0;width:100%;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:1.677em;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.speareducation.com\/patient-education\/embed\/id\/666\/dr\/5964\/key\/5ef21156d1cec5cec4f757fccbc5efa3fb9c6a462b0fbc85e2bf37ad5abba566\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><section>\n<h2 id=\"1-3\">What Types of Dental Bridges Are Available?<\/h2>\n<p>There are three main types of dental bridges:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Traditional bridges<\/b> involve creating a crown for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth, with a pontic in between. Traditional bridges are the most common type of bridge and are made of either porcelain fused to metal or ceramics.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cantilever bridges<\/b> are used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth. This is not very common any more and is not recommended in the back of the mouth where it can put too much force on other teeth and damage them.<\/li>\n<li><b>Maryland bonded bridges<\/b> (also called a resin-bonded bridge or a Maryland bridge) are made of porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or plastic teeth and gums supported by a metal or porcelain framework. Metal or porcelain wings often on just one side of the bridge are bonded to your existing teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How Long do Crowns and Bridges Last?<\/b><br \/>\nWhile crowns and bridges can last a lifetime, they do sometimes come loose or fall out. The most important step you can take to ensure the longevity of your crown or bridge is to practice good oral hygiene. A bridge can lose its support if the teeth or bone holding it in place are damaged by dental disease. Keep your gums and teeth healthy by Brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing daily. Also see your dentist and hygienist regularly for checkups and professional cleanings.<\/p>\n<p>We also offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/dental-warranty\/\">Dental Warranty<\/a> on Bridge and Crown Restorations for added peace-of-mind.<\/p>\n<h3>Top Oral Care Tips for DENTAL <strong>BRIDGES &amp; CROWNS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While crowns and bridges can last a lifetime, they do sometimes come loose or fall out. The most important step you can take to ensure the longevity of your crown is to practice good oral hygiene.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your gums and teeth healthy by brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing daily<\/li>\n<li>See your dentist or hygienist regularly for checkups and professional cleanings<\/li>\n<li>To prevent damage to your new crown or bridge, avoid chewing hard foods, ice or other hard objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/624"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=624"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/624\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":628,"href":"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/624\/revisions\/628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kevinpottsdentist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}