Willingboro Family Dentist
If you have missing teeth, you are probably considering getting fixed or removable dental bridges to help with eating, speech, and general cosmetic appearance. Our
Willingboro family dentist at Jersey Dental Group will certainly be able to help you with this common dental procedure. Dr. Rahool Patel and his associates stand ready to help you replace your missing teeth with a fixed or removable dental bridge.
Our
Willingboro family dentist at Jersey Dental Group will consider many factors when he decides whether you would benefit more from a fixed or removable bridge. He will need to examine: the health of your remaining teeth; the health of surrounding gum tissue and bone; and the available lip and cheek support. Unfortunately, a patient’s personal preference for a fixed bridge may not be able to be met, if their dental evaluation shows they will not be a good candidate for the procedure.
It is most likely that our
Willingboro family dentist will recommend a fixed bridge as the best option for patients who have lost teeth, but have not lost significant bone. A removable bridge will most likely be recommended for people who have experienced major bone loss, along with losing facial and lip support. However, a recommendation can only be made once the dentist has had a chance to meet with you and evaluate your own personal situation. A removable bridge, also known as a partial denture, consists of replacement teeth attached to gum-colored plastic bases; they are connected by a metal framework. Fixed bridges replace a gap or space where one or more teeth are missing. The fixed bridge is permanently attached to the teeth next to the missing teeth. Once attached, a fixed bridge is permanent and can only be removed by a dentist, if it needs repair or adjustment of some kind. The fixed bridge usually looks more natural than the removable bridge, and helps maintain the natural look and shape of your face. Also, once the patient is used to his or her fixed bridge, chewing and speaking will be totally unaffected. A permanent bridge will also help keep other teeth from moving out of position as a result of missing teeth in the mouth. If you would like to meet with one of our dentists to discuss your eligibility for a dental bridge, call today for an appointment.
Dental Bridges Willingboro
1900 Mount Holly Road, Suite 2C
Burlington, New Jersey 08016
(609) 835-4043
By The Jersey Dental Group
February 13, 2015
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