Cosmetic Dentistry: Part 3

Bridges.
Sometimes permanent teeth need to be replaced. Teeth can be lost through dental decay, knocked out in accidents or, in some rare cases, never grow in the first place.
When this occurs a cosmetic process is used to fill in the blank space with one or more teeth. The dentist will create what is known as a “bridge.” Just as the name implies, it entails creating an appliance that will place a tooth precisely where it needs to be. This is considered a cosmetic process even though sometimes the bridge is more functional, for instance in the molar area. The bridge also helps maintain the integrity of the bones.
There are three types of bridges that your dentist might use depending on your circumstances. They come in porcelain, alloys or a combination of View the rest of this article