What are dental bridges?
A dental bridge is when you replace one or more missing teeth by joining artificial teeth together to create a bridge in the gap.
There are three main types of dental bridges, these are:
Who are the suitable candidates for dental bridges?
To make you suitable to have a bridge fitted, you would generally have one or more of the following.
- If you have tooth decay or damaged teeth
- If you have an abnormal jaw
- Want to help improve a tooth’s appearance, shape, alignment and dental occlusion
- Strengthen a damaged tooth
- Want to improve your speech
- Unable to wear dentures
- Have missing teeth

Are dental bridges affordable or are they a waste of money?
When it comes to dental bridges, they can be costly, with the average ranging from $1,500 to $15,000. If you are willing to spend that amount of money, then there are better alternatives. Dental bridges can be painful when being fitted. If you are not good with pain, then you are better off opting for a more comfortable procedure like clip-in veneers.

Are there any disadvantages of getting a tooth bridge?
To fit the dental bridges, it will usually take two dental visits to complete on top of consultations. During the first visit, you will have your natural teeth re-shaped and re-sizes to accommodate the crowns that will hold the bridge in place. A mold is then taken and sent off to create the artificial teeth and you will be fitted with a temporary bridge. On your second visit, your temporary bridge is replaced with your custom teeth. Sometimes if the new bridge doesn’t fit comfortably, you will have to send it back to the lab and go back for another visit.
So what are the disadvantages:
Are there any disadvantages of getting a tooth bridge?
To fit the dental bridges, it will usually take two dental visits to complete on top of consultations. During the first visit, you will have your natural teeth re-shaped and re-sizes to accommodate the crowns that will hold the bridge in place. A mold is then taken and sent off to create the artificial teeth and you will be fitted with a temporary bridge. On your second visit, your temporary bridge is replaced with your custom teeth. Sometimes if the new bridge doesn’t fit comfortably, you will have to send it back to the lab and go back for another visit.
So what are the disadvantages:
Is there any alternative option for a dental bridge?
In a short answer, yes. We think that clip-on veneers are a great alternative to dental bridges.
Are clip-on veneers better than dental bridges?
Is there any alternative option for a dental bridge?
In a short answer, yes. We think that clip-on veneers are a great alternative to dental bridges.

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