At Dentistry at Bridlewood – Stephen H Dunn & Associates, we treat dental emergencies such as a knocked-out tooth. Patients who have suffered an injury that either knocks out a tooth or severely damages the tooth have a couple options for tooth replacement.
In today’s post, we will discuss a tooth replacement option common in Ocala: dental bridges.
Dental bridges aren’t ideal
Dental bridges have provided a passable tooth replacement for many individuals, but they are not problem free.
Dental bridges are difficult to clean
Many Florida people with dental bridges find it challenging to keep the small areas around the bridge clean. It’s hard to get toothbrush bristles or dental floss under the bridge. If you have limited mobility, it’s extremely difficult.
Without proper cleaning, dangerous bacteria has no trouble moving in and taking over. When the decay reaches the roots of the surrounding teeth, ouch! It’s not only painful, the person is at risk of losing those teeth.
A dental implant is superior to a dental bridge
That is one reason why a dental implant is superior to a dental bridge. Most Ocala people with missing teeth are great candidates for dental implants.
A dental implant looks just like the beautiful tooth restoration on a high-quality dental bridge, but the important part is what you don’t see.
A permanent dental implant is screwed directly into the jaw bone. It is not attached to teeth like the dental bridges traditionally used in Ocala.
A tooth implant is a more conservative replacement
In a way, a tooth implant is a more conservative tooth replacement because it leaves the adjacent teeth intact. The bone and gum tissue mesh permanently with the titanium post that serves as the replacement tooth root.
Dental implants do not have the same risk of tooth decay as the teeth that anchor dental bridges. Of course, people with dental implants need to brush and floss, but cleaning a dental implant is usually no more difficult than cleaning a normal tooth.
Tooth implants have a better track record in Florida than dental bridges. With proper care, a dental implant can last a lifetime for smile-smart dental patients.
At Dentistry at Bridlewood – Stephen H Dunn & Associates, tooth implants can replace one or more teeth providing strength, beauty, and natural function.
If you have a missing tooth, don’t settle for a dental bridge. Your smile deserves the best tooth replacement option.
Contact Dentistry at Bridlewood – Stephen H Dunn & Associates:
352-873-2000
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
7555 SW Highway 200, Ocala FL
Ocala, Florida
34476
