Replacement For A Single Tooth
If you are missing a single tooth, you may need a dental bridge if you are not a candidate for a dental implant. Perhaps you do not have enough bone to support the implant. Or maybe you have a medical condition that reduces the likelihood that an implant would be successful. By anchoring a bridge to the two teeth immediately adjacent to the empty space, our expert in dental bridges in West Hollywood can restore a smile for such patients.
Replacing Multiple Teeth
Dental bridges are also commonly used to replace multiple missing teeth in a row. Often these bridges are anchored to the natural teeth at both ends of the empty space. Sometimes, though, particularly when three or more teeth are missing, a bridge is anchored by dental implants. Especially when one is missing most of the teeth on an arch, a dental bridge anchored by implants can restore quality of life in a way that could not be matched by dentures.
If you are suffering from tooth loss, contact our West Hollywood dentist to find out how a dental bridge can improve your smile.