If you have lost teeth, whether one or several, you know how inconvenient and uncomfortable it can make some parts of life. It can disrupt eating, so you can’t enjoy your food as well. It can make speaking more difficult and even change some of how your look. Most people don’t think about this, but teeth give shape to the cheeks. Missing teeth can cause cheeks to collapse.
Fortunately, there are many dental restorative treatments that can replace your lost teeth and help you enjoy your food and have a glowing smile again. One of the most popular is dental bridges.
The bridge is a dental prosthetic made from ceramic and other materials shaped to replace the teeth you’ve lost. The teeth on either side are shaped to make a foundation that the bridge is bonded to.
Each bridge is custom-made for the patient’s circumstances. When you come into our office to get your bridge, Dr. Lee J. Cowles, DMD will take a casting of the missing teeth and the surrounding areas. The casting will then be sent to a dental lab where your bridge will be made by a dental technician. The bridge can them be installed on your next visit.
If you’re missing teeth and live near Portland, Oregon, then call Cowles Dental Care today. We will help you get back you a full and shining smile!
