Missing Teeth and Dental Bridges

Most people will end up losing a tooth at some point. It might be tempting to just leave a gap in your smile, but allowing a missing tooth to not be replaced can destabilize your whole oral health. Leaving a gap between teeth can result in further tooth loss, jaw bone loss, and other dental problems. It is much better to get a missing tooth replaced than risk leaving it unfilled, and fortunately for you, our dentist in Agoura Hills offers numerous dental replacement options.

One of the options that might be recommended is a dental bridge. A bridge closes the gap between teeth when one or more teeth are missing. The teeth on either side of the gap will need to be altered so that the abutments can comfortably fit over them. These abutments will support the crown that goes in the middle and fills in the gap. Once the bridge is in place, you will have regained function of your smile.

Bridges will not last forever, but there are steps you can take to extend its lifespan. Make sure to continue brushing and flossing every day in order to keep your teeth clean and remove bacteria. Our expert in dental bridges in Agoura Hills may give you a special floss threader tool to clean more effectively around the bridge.