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What Are the Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge?
Smiling isn’t easy when you’re missing multiple teeth. That’s where a dental bridge can come in. Drs. Jonathan and Gretchen Kelley can make your smile whole and healthy again with a bridge. At Kelley Family Dental Center, you work with a top bridge dentist in the Albuquerque, New Mexico, area for this treatment. If you’re unfamiliar with dental bridges, you will have questions about this procedure. Dr. Kelley answers those questions here.
What is a dental bridge?
A bridge is a dental device consisting of one or more artificial teeth. It’s used to replace natural teeth when they go missing. A fixed bridge stays in place for the duration of your treatment. It’s custom-crafted to fit perfectly in the gap left by missing teeth and, once in place, can only be removed by your dentist.
What are the benefits of getting a dental bridge?
A bridge replaces missing teeth to eliminate the gap in your smile, making it whole again. A natural-looking bridge will restore your smile’s original beauty. By completing your smile with a bridge, Drs. Jonathan and Gretchen Kelley can restore your chewing power so you can eat comfortably and digest your food better. Bridges facilitate brushing and flossing to improve oral hygiene and support nearby teeth to keep them from shifting out of position. A traditional bridge doesn’t require surgery, making the process less invasive and quicker.
What are my dental bridge options?
Dr. Kelley and our team offer four types of bridges to meet your restorative needs.
A traditional bridge is supported by dental crowns attached to healthy teeth on either side of the bridge.
Crowns also support a cantilever bridge, but only on one side of the bridge, instead of both.
A Maryland bridge has a framework affixed to adjacent teeth for support.
An implant bridge is supported by surgically inserted implants into your jaw.
How long do bridges last?
Dental bridges can have a lifespan of ten to fifteen years. That depends, however, on how well you care for your new teeth. Your oral care habits, dietary habits, and lifestyle all play a role in the function and lifespan of your bridge.
How do I care for a dental bridge?
Dental bridges are fixed restorations that look, function, and feel like real teeth. They’re not removed for soaking and cleaning like dentures. A good oral care routine for a bridge is brushing twice daily, flossing daily, and seeing your dentist every six months for a professional cleaning.
Are bridges covered under dental insurance?
Dental insurance for bridges is fairly common. Most insurance plans offer some measure of coverage for this treatment. This coverage may vary from one insurance company to another. By checking with your insurance provider, you’ll know what to expect.
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Where can I find the best dentist for bridges near me?
Drs. Jonathan and Gretchen Kelley is your go-to dentist for bridges in the Albuquerque, NM, area. Contact Kelley Family Dental Center at 505-207-3343 to learn more about this treatment.
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Dr. Jonathan Kelley
Dr. Jonathan Kelley received his Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology from Idaho State University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry. During this time, he was the Class President for four years, Student Body President in his senior year, and Ethics Committee Chairman for his school’s American Student Dental Association Chapter.
Dr. Gretchen Kelley
Dr. Gretchen Kelley received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry, where she met her husband, Dr. Jonathan.
Both doctors are members of the American Dental Association and New Mexico Dental Association.