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Are Dental Bridges Permanently Fixed? | Smile Dental and Implant Centre

Dental bridges are a way of replacing missing teeth with dental implants. They are fixed in place and the bone from your jaw is used to support them. Bridges are permanently fixed in place, so you don't remove them for cleaning. This means that if you lose one bridge, it is gone forever. When you have had a bridge fitted, your dentist will take a mold or impression of your mouth so that he or she can make the correct size of the bridge for you before placing it into your mouth. Then they will screw it into place using gold screws and resin cement. If a tooth and gums are damaged by decay or infection, or if there is too much bone around it (enlargement), then a crown may be needed to restore its full function and shape.   A crown is fitted over an existing filling, which protects the tooth and makes it look more natural. A crown can be made from porcelain, gold-filled alloy (which has a stronger metal core), titanium, or zirconium oxide ceramic materials.   Best Dental