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| This patient had lost her smile because of her missing tooth. | Once she had this beautiful bridge she could smile again. |
A bridge is a solution for someone who has lost a tooth. The end result is an artificial tooth, which is permanently attached to the teeth on either side of the gap. It is important to replace missing teeth to prevent the near by teeth and opposing teeth from tilting and drifting into the space, which will ultimately lead to malocclusion and loss of chewing surface. This procedure generally takes 2 appointments, separated by 2-3 weeks. Implants are another great option to consider when you are replacing as few as one or as many as all of your teeth or any combination in between.