{"id":68,"date":"2014-11-17T14:29:06","date_gmt":"2014-11-17T14:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/premierwalkindental.wordpress.com\/?p=68"},"modified":"2014-11-17T14:29:06","modified_gmt":"2014-11-17T14:29:06","slug":"dental-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/dental-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Dental Bridge?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-72\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/126933687.jpg?w=200\" alt=\"126933687\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/126933687.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/126933687-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>If you have a missing tooth, or anticipate that you will need a tooth removed in the near future, you should consider getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/bridgework.html\">dental bridge<\/a> to replace it. Leaving empty space between your healthy teeth will allow them to shift causing bite misalignment and further damage. Gaps between teeth can also affect how you chew and speak and change the shape of your face. You can avoid these problems by getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/bridgework.html\">dental bridge<\/a> and crown from Dr. Nichols. \u00a0A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/bridgework.html\">dental bridge<\/a> replaces your missing tooth with an artificial one secured by cement and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/crowns.html\">dental crowns<\/a>. A dental crown is a fixed device that covers your surrounding healthy teeth with a tooth-like cap to protect and strengthen them. Don\u2019t let a missing tooth cause more damage than necessary to your oral health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/contact-us.html\">Make an appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Nichols and Dr. Collins<\/a> at Premier Walk-In Dental today. They specialize in restorative dental care in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/contact-us.html\">Rockledge, FL<\/a>. Premier Walk-In Dental proudly serves patients throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/contact-us.html\">Cocoa, Satellite Beach, Merritt Island, Viera, Suntree, Melbourne, Palm Bay<\/a> and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 Types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/bridgework.html\">Dental Bridge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Traditional Bridge- <\/strong>Artificial tooth attached to two or more crowns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cantilever Bridge-<\/strong> Artificial tooth attached to one or more crowns on one side of the missing tooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maryland Bridge- <\/strong>Artificial tooth that\u2019s bonded or cemented to the natural teeth on either side by small metal or ceramic wing shaped attachments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What Happens During a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/bridgework.html\">Dental Bridge<\/a> Procedure?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If advised you may be given oral, IV or nitrous oxide sedation.<\/li>\n<li>The dentist will use a local and topical anesthetic on the gums near your tooth to numb the pain during the procedure.<\/li>\n<li>The dentist then reshapes the teeth next to your missing tooth for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/crowns.html\">dental crowns<\/a>. This could include filling hollowed-out areas of your teeth and filing down other parts.<\/li>\n<li>The dentist will make a rubber mold impression of the space left by your missing tooth and the teeth around it. The impression is sent to a lab to make a customized bridge.<\/li>\n<li>The dentist will place a temporary bridge for you to wear until your permanent bridge is ready.<\/li>\n<li>After a few weeks, the dentist will remove the temporary bridge and place the permanent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/bridgework.html\">dental bridge<\/a> with permanent cement.<\/li>\n<li>The dentist will examine and test the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/bridgework.html\">dental bridge<\/a> for proper fit before cementing. This may involve grinding parts of the bridge to ensure a proper bite.<\/li>\n<li>You may need to return to the dentist periodically for painless adjustments of the bridge to ensure a comfortable bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/bridgework.html\">Dental Bridge<\/a> Appointments in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/contact-us.html\">Rockledge, FL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t have to sacrifice your other healthy teeth just because you\u2019ve lost a tooth due to tooth decay or injury. Start protecting them by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/contact-us.html\">making a dental bridge appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Nichols and Dr. Collins<\/a> at Premier Walk-In Dental today. Premier Walk-In Dental proudly serves families throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/contact-us.html\">Cocoa, Satellite Beach, Merritt Island, Viera, Suntree, Melbourne, Palm Bay<\/a> and nearby areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a missing tooth, or anticipate that you will need a tooth removed in the near future, you should consider getting a dental bridge to replace it. Leaving empty space between your healthy teeth will allow them to shift causing bite misalignment and further damage. 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