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Tooth loss is an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans. In fact, the American College of Prosthodontists estimates that around 178 million Americans are missing at least<\/em> one tooth, while 40 million are missing all of their teeth. If you\u2019re a part of this statistic, you\u2019ll be pleased to know that your dentist offers several restorative solutions, including dental bridges<\/a> and partial dentures, to restore your smile to its full function and appearance. Read on to learn the difference between these two prosthetics and what one would work best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Dental Bridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bridges are designed to replace anywhere from one to four missing teeth in a row. They consist of two major parts: the free-standing replacement teeth, which are called pontics, and two dental crowns that are fused to either end of the pontics. The crowns act as anchors to secure the replacement teeth in place, as they\u2019re fused to the two natural teeth on either end of the space in your arch. Bridges can also be secured to two or more dental implants to avoid the need for any alteration of your natural teeth and provide more permanent results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Partial Denture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Partial dentures<\/a> are designed to replace several missing teeth located across an arch to fill gaps within the smile. They\u2019re designed to fit like a puzzle piece, securely clasping between your existing teeth with a custom-designed metal foundation. Atop the foundation is gum-colored acrylic and natural-looking artificial teeth, which are typically crafted from ceramic, acrylic, or another durable material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a more permanent solution, your dentist can also fill multiple gaps spread throughout your smile using dental implants that anchor bridges and crowns in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Know What Option Will Work Best for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to learn which tooth replacement treatment is right for you is to schedule a consultation with your dentist. During your visit, they\u2019ll ask you about your smile goals, go over your medical and oral health history, and walk you through each of your options, helping highlight the pros and cons of them. Because everyone\u2019s oral anatomy and tooth loss situation is different, finding out whether a dental bridge or partial denture is right for you is a question best left to be answered by a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Arrechea has over 20 years of experience practicing dentistry and loves seeing her patients smile and feel confident in their oral health. She\u2019s proud to offer removable full and partial dentures as well as relining services to help her patients get the most out of their replacement teeth. To learn whether your dentures need to be adjusted, visit Daily Smiles Dental Dallas\u2019 website<\/a> or call 214-624-6221 today to schedule an examination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tooth loss is an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans. In fact, the American College of Prosthodontists estimates that around 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, while 40 million are missing all of their teeth. If you\u2019re a part of this statistic, you\u2019ll be pleased to know that your dentist offers several […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nShould You Get a Bridge or Partial Denture? | Dentist Dallas<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Missing multiple teeth, but wondering whether a bridge or partial denture would work best for you? 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