Bridges

What are the pros and cons of a dental bridge?

Dental bridges offer many benefits. But there are some drawbacks, too:

Advantages of dental bridges

Dental bridges can:

• Offer a natural-looking solution for tooth loss.
• Restore chewing and speech function (missing teeth can make it difficult to eat or speak properly).
• Prevent neighboring teeth from shifting into the gap left behind by missing teeth.

Disadvantages of dental bridges

Dental bridges also have some drawbacks:

• If decay or trauma results in damage to your abutment teeth, it can weaken your dental bridge.
• If your abutment teeth aren’t strong enough to support your bridge, they can fracture.
• If you don’t properly clean the bridge and underlying gum tissue, plaque and bacteria can cause gum inflammation or cavities.