A dental bridge replaces one or more missing or broken teeth with fake teeth. Bridges use one or more real teeth on either side of the gap to hold the fake teeth in place.… See more

A dental bridge can replace a tooth or several teeth. The fake teeth in dental bridges look and function like real teeth.
For a bridge, a person may see a prosthodon… See more

Dentists use several types of bridges:
•A traditional bridge involves two crowns — sometimes called abutments — anchoring the fake tooth or teeth. This is the most popular typ… See more

The specific procedure depends on the type of bridge.
When a person gets a traditional bridge, the process begins by preparing the teeth on either side … See more

A person’s mouth may feel tender and sore after a dentist grinds down the teeth. It may also feel sore after the placement of the bridge. The gums may be tender and bleed.
For most p… See more