Because missing teeth can have negative effects on your overall oral health, it is important to consider replacement options. To replace several missing teeth, Family dentists, Dr. Emil Villaroman Jr. and Dr. Randy Hayashi uses porcelain bridges. They are more visually attractive than metal (no unsightly gray), and are more durable than metal. Bridges help restore proper bite function, with benefits including improved chewing and speaking and improved facial appearance. A bridge uses artificial teeth made of porcelain, which are bonded to surrounding teeth for ultimate strength and function. Because a bridge relies on surrounding natural teeth for support, they can be just as effective as authentic teeth. Choose from a traditional bridge, the most common bridge, a cantilever bridge, which is used when a natural tooth is present on just one side of the missing tooth, or a Maryland bonded bridge, which uses a metal framework to support plastic teeth and gums.
 During your traditional bridge placement, your family dentist will prepare your anchoring teeth and create two crowns to be placed. Then, your family dentist takes an impression of your teeth for use in creation of your bridge and artificial teeth. While the dental laboratory custom-creates your restorations, you will be able to wear a temporary bridge. On your next appointment, your permanent bridge will be trailed and placed for comfort and functionality. Great oral hygiene and regular check-ups can help your dental bridge last many years. Ask family dentists, Dr. Emil Villaroman Jr. and Dr. Randy Hayashi about the amazing benefits of state-of-the-art dental bridges!
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