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Posted on 9/23/2016 by Thomas Mahar |
 It used to be that a dental bridge was the best tooth replacement option available, now that is no longer the case. Bridges are still better than removable prosthetics but they are lacking when compared to a more modern option like dental implants.What is a Traditional Dental Bridge?Let's take a look at the traditional bridge. When you lose one tooth or maybe a few in a row, a bridge offers you a permanent way to replace those teeth. How does it accomplish this? A bridge needs two healthy teeth to act as anchors for either side of the bridge.These teeth are prepared to receive the bridge by removing a good portion of the enamel from the tooth so that the bridge can fit over them and be set in place permanently. What Makes Them Less Than Appealing Today?So you have a traditional bridge placed. The results? Two perfectly healthy teeth have to be significantly altered in a way that makes them unable to be a viable tooth without some sort of onlay fitted over them. Not ideal!Dental Implants are a Great SolutionToday we have the option of dental implants. Dental implants can replace one tooth, or act as an anchor for a bridge, and even can support a permanently placed full arch of teeth with the help of more implants. Right off the bat dental implants are an improvement because they allow you to forgo altering a healthy tooth in order to have a replacement put in.Dental implants also offer a huge array of benefits that end up keeping your mouth in great shape. They promote continued bone growth in the jaw, which prevents future tooth loss. Dental implants are able to last a lifetime and give you all the benefits that a real tooth would. Please contact us if you have any questions about dental bridges. |
 Dental ImplantsOne of the most comprehensive ways of repairing gaps in your teeth is with dental implants. Implants are an ideal solution if you are missing a single tooth or all of your teethLearn More  Family DentistryAt Mahar Dental, our priority is helping you and your family be proactive about your dental hygiene. With our expert team you can be sure that you’ll get the best cleanings, exams, and other care available.Learn More Invisible AlignersIf you are trying to figure out a way to get straighter teeth but do not like the idea of traditional braces, then you may want to give Mahar Dental a call and let us help you with invisible aligners.Learn More |
 Thomas F. Mahar, DDS
Dr. Mahar maintains a commitment to excellence in dentistry. He believes that each patient should receive the highest level of dental care and customer service. Dr. Mahar has received advanced training in several areas of dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetic dentistry. Read More about Dr. Mahar |
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