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Dr. Anthony Burdua of Sanilac Family Dentistry Helps Patients Achieve Complete Smiles with Bridges in Sandusky, MI
If you’ve had one tooth or multiple teeth extracted due to damage, decay or disease, it is important to have the resulting gap filled or your remaining teeth can shift out of position and become more susceptible to decay. One way to replace your missing tooth or teeth and prevent this shifting is with a dental bridge, and in Sandusky, MI, Dr. Anthony Burdua of Sanilac Family Dentistry can provide you with a bridge in order to keep your smile beautiful and healthy.
Called a bridge because a prosthetic tooth is suspended between two crowns to fill in the space left by a missing tooth, this natural-looking tooth restoration is usually made from gold, metal, alloys or porcelain. These materials help to ensure a strong and durable smile that can last years.
The process of creating a bridge usually takes two visits to the dentists’ offices. During the first, Dr. Burdua will create abutments out of the existing teeth on both sides of your gap. Once the abutments have been created, a mold will be taken of your mouth for fabricating the bridge. While you wait for the bridge to be fabricated in the lab, the dentist will supply you with a temporary device for your convenience. Then, once the permanent device is completed, you will return to the office to have the crowns fixed to the abutments with an adhesive. The pontic is suspended between the crowns to form the bridge, which will fit and feel as close to your natural teeth as possible.
If you are missing one tooth or multiple teeth, a dental bridge can restore both your smile’s beauty and health. To see which option is best for you, schedule an appointment with Dr. Anthony Burdua of Sanilac Family Dentistry by calling 810-269-2653. To learn more about the Sandusky, MI dentist and his services, please visit www.sanilacsmiles.com.
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