Missing teeth open the door to personal discomfort and public embarrassment. Speaking and chewing are awkward.

2. Missing teeth open the door to personal discomfort and
public embarrassment. Speaking and chewing are awkward. A
raised hand masks a once pleasant smile. Within the mouth
teeth shift and tilt, and bone weakens from absence of the
natural stress of mastication. Debris accumulates in pockets
leading to gum deterioration and unpleasant breath. Anyone
concerned with mouth health and diminished public
confidence must replace those missing teeth. Dental bridges
are the way to go.
A single-tooth bridge is placed over the gap to hold the false
tooth in place. The bridge is composed of two crowns placed
over adjacent teeth and connected by way of the false tooth
in the middle. Choices need to be made regarding materials,
procedures and styles, such as fixed-fixed, cantilever and
resin-retained. Less frequently applicable, but available are
fixed-movable, inlay and glass fiber reinforced composite.

3. Because the bridge is cemented in—fixed—it need not be
removed for cleaning. Of course it must be cleaned in place.
Specialized dental flosses are available for threading
underneath the bridge. Their use three or four times a week
will battle decay and gum disease.
Research shows that bridges, much as single crowns, behave
as designed and last for many years. Keep in mind that
choosing a bridge is a one-way street. Because some natural
teeth have to be shaped to accommodate the bridge, a crown
or bridge will always be necessary.
In most cases, once you choose a bridge, getting it made and
put in takes only a little more time than that for a single
crown. Two appointments do it, far fewer than for a partial—a
removable dental appliance secured by wires or denture
cement—or an implant.

4. A bridge is less invasive than a dental implant that requires a
surgical procedure and possibly a bone graft to install. For
those averse to surgery or whose bone or mouth conditions
make implants impossible, choosing a bridge is a no-brainer.
Cost is a big factor in any dental procedure. Figuring out the
cost of a bridge depends on at least five factors: material,
number of teeth in the bridge, what shape the adjacent teeth
are in, the reputation of your dentists and what part of the
county you live in. A one-tooth bridge might cost between
$1100 and $4500.A single-tooth implant costs about
$7,000.For more in depth information from an emergency
dentist in Raleigh area, visit this website.