What are the benefits of a fixed dental bridge versus a removable partial denture?
The loss of teeth, either from extraction, disease, infection, or decay, can significantly impact the smile in various ways. Not only does it affect the appearance, but it also affects the health and functionality of the smile. When patients experience manual extraction or loss of a natural tooth, they must seek replacement options as soon as possible to keep the adjacent teeth from shifting out of place.
Dr. Andrew Greenberg and his team at Mouth Carolina Dentistry may recommend a fixed dental bridge. While patients can also choose alternative treatments such as removable partial dentures, knowing your options and the advantages of each is the best way to make a knowledgeable decision. Our Charleston, South Carolina, area team can advise you as to whether or not you are a good candidate for dental bridges or partial dentures to replace a single tooth.
What is a dental bridge?
A quality dental bridge from Mouth Carolina Dentistry is a tooth replacement option that uses a false tooth fused to dental crowns. The bridge structure is then bonded over the top of the adjacent teeth for support, allowing the false tooth to rest on the gumline and restore the smile.
What are the advantages of a fixed dental bridge over a removable partial denture?
Fixed bridges are:
- Permanently attached to the dental arch
- Solid and reliable
- Affordable, especially for patients with dental insurance
- Made to match the patient’s existing teeth in the smile
- Long-lasting with proper care
- Easy to care for
Ready to discuss your dental needs with our team at Mouth Carolina Dentistry?
At Mouth Carolina Dentistry, Dr. Andrew Greenberg and his team are here to assist patients in finding ways to enhance their smiles, and for some, this may include the fabrication and placement of a dental bridge.
If you live in the area of Charleston, South Carolina, and want to speak to our team of professionals about the benefits of this and other restorative solutions used for replacing missing teeth, we invite you to call our office to make an appointment with our team.
We are located at 3 Gamecock Avenue, Suite #302, and can be reached by calling (843)751 4262.
Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA - Dr. Andrew Greenberg
Dr. Andrew Greenberg completed his Bachelor’s Degree in New Orleans, Louisiana at Tulane University. He graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in 2009, where he portrayed excellent academic performance. He exercises his academic brilliance to the benefit of his patients every day. He grew up in a family with a dental background and showed interest in the field since his early days.
