Dental Bridges and It's Types

Dental bridges precisely bridge the gap between one or more than one missing teeth. Dental bridge imitate the shape, look and function of natural teeth. They are also custom made for every patient. 

A dental bridge is a false tooth (called a pontic) that is held in place by the abutment teeth on either side of the gap. Pontics are made from a variety of materials such as gold, alloys, porcelain or combination of these materials or it is aesthetically blend in with your natural teeth.

Types of Dental Bridges

There are four main types of dental bridges:

• Traditional
• Cantilever
• Maryland
• Implant-Supported

Traditional Dental Bridge

Traditional dental bridge is one of the most common type of dental bridge. It contains porcelain fused to metal, ceramic, or all metal like gold. Traditional bridges have one fake tooth called a pontic. A dental crown holds it in place on each side. On this on going procedure our dentist will file and shape the two teeth next to the false tooth. It ensures that both the dental crowns have been fit properly. They are durable, strong, and last a long time with proper care.

Cantilever Dental Bridge

Although similar to traditional bridges. They are made up of porcelain fused to metal. Its must to have one natural tooth remaining next to the missing tooth, to support a cantilever bridge. A artificial tooth (dental crown) is placed on either side over the unhealthy tooth, in cantilever dental bridge. Cantilever bridge is basically used to restore front teeth. This type of bridges aren’t strong enough to support back teeth (molars).

Maryland Dental Bridge

Maryland bridges are also known as adhesive bridges, are less invasive than traditional bridges. They a have a false tooth (pontic) that is supported by a metal framework. Maryland bridges are made of porcelain. The material is nearly the same color as your natural teeth. To keep them stable, these bridges have “wings” that bond to the adjacent teeth. Nowadays, the wings are usually made of porcelain instead of metal.

Less tooth removal is necessary for Maryland bridges because they attach next to the missing tooth to the backside of your front teeth. Like a traditional bridge, a Maryland bridge can only be used when you have a natural tooth on each side of the gap caused by the missing tooth or teeth.

Implant Supported Dental Bridge

Implant-supported bridges are supported entirely by dental implants, instead of a metal framework or dental crowns. Typically, one implant is surgically placed for every missing tooth, and these implants hold the bridge in position. If one implant for each missing tooth isn’t possible, the bridge may have a pontic suspended between two implant-supported crowns.

How to take care of Dental Bridges

Brush twice a day using a soft toothbrush with fluoride toothpaste.

Eat healthy foods that are rich in fibre.

Limited intake of sugary foods and drinks.

Floss once daily and clean under your bridge.

Avoid hard and sticky foods like sticky candy, ice, raw vegetables.

Practice good oral hygiene.

Avoid smoking and tobacco use.

Keep getting regular checkups.

Use antiseptic mouthwash.

If you want to know more about the dental bridges then you should concern your Potomac Dentists (Standard Dental LLC). Book your appointment today. Call us at (301)299-1505 and Feel free to ask your question.

Top 5 ways to maintain your Sparkling Smile

Each and Every Individual wants sparkling smile on their face. But unfortunately most of the time people can't maintain those white teeth sparkling smile because of the bad eating habit like (consuming sugary food, aerated drinks etc). Also this sparkling teeth, smile are the key elements of your personality.

Let us discuss some Tips to maintain your Sparkling Smile and your white teeth. 

1. Proper Teeth cleaning:

The habit of cleaning your teeth is very good and it is healthy habit. Cleaning your teeth includes brushing & flossing. Brushing or flossing your teeth twice a day and also use soft bristle toothbrush which will help you to remove the stain, the yellow color remains on your teeth and also will help you to remove the dirt, bacteria from your teeth and will help you to maintain your sparkling smile.

2. Gargle your mouth:

We often consume eatable throughout the day. Keeping a gargle liquid in you bag would be a great idea. Mint gargles are widely popular and can be easily availed through any medical store. Read the ingredients and make sure that the liquid is alcohol-free. Every time you eat or chew something; you can gargle the mouth. It would help keeping the germs away and keeping the breath fresh.

3. Avoid Consuming foods and beverages that leaves stain to your teeth:

   If there is any stain remains in your cloth, it looks dirty, it also somewhere or other-way looses your impression, personality. On same way if there is any stain or yellow patches on your teeth it destroys your sparkling smile and also there will be effect on your personality.

The foods / drinks that you need to avoid or need to cut off like:

•  Fruits like Blackberries, pomegranate.

• Sugary foods ad drinks that you need to avoid or need to consume less as it produces bacteria on tooth and results in tooth decay.

•  Acidic foods like lemons, tomato etc.

•  Coffee, tea & Wine this beverages can leave stain our your teeth and destroy your beauty.

4. Avoid consuming tobacco products & Avoid smoking:

As we all know that tobacco ad smoking products are injurious to health. On same way this products are also dangerous and have bad impact on your oral health, on your teeth. Consuming this products will turn your teeth color from white to brown. And if this stain remains in your teeth it will be impossible to get removed from teeth. So it will be better decision if you quite consuming this products.

5. Get teeth whitening from us:

Even if after trying all this techniques or already your teeth became yellow or brown or the stain remains on teeth then the best and the better way to remove the stain from teeth is Teeth whitening Procedure. This Teeth whitening procedure will help you to get relief from stain and will help you to bring and maintain your sparkling teeth so that it does not get affected on your personality. 

You don't need to live with dingy, yellow teeth any longer. A bright, sparkling smile will change the way people see you and how you feel about oneself. So what are you waiting for? Hurry in for your Zoom! Teeth Whitening treatment; it will put a smile on your face. Book your appointment with Potomac Dentists - Standard Dental LLC. Call us at (301)299-1505.

A Dental Crown Can Beautifully Restore Your Tooth

    What is a Dental crown?

Dental crowns are a dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Crowns are also a necessity after receiving a root canal. The crown is a cap that repairs your damaged teeth in normal size, shape, color, and function. The "Crown" or "Cap" will make your teeth stronger and healthier and also will make your smile perfect and natural. we can also call this Dental Crown as "Tooth-colored jacket" or "Tooth-shaped".

                                                     
                                                                                                                     Dental Crown can restore your Tooth

When will you need a dental crown?

- After your Root Canal treatment, you will require "Dental Crown" as it will protect your repaired teeth from any damages and gives your teeth extra support.

- If you have a tooth that is cracked, broken, chipped, worn down, or weak then you will need Tooth Crown as it will protect your teeth and make stronger.

- If your teeth are discolored or shaped badly then you will need a dental crown as it will improve your smile and cover your discolored teeth.

- If you have cavities and suffering from tooth decay then you will need Dental Crown.

Types of Dental Crown Material.

* Ceramic Crowns:   

These are popular as they blend in with the surrounding natural teeth and are highly resistant to wear.

* Crown made of gold alloys: 

These types of crowns are made of a blend of gold, copper, and other metals which will keep your teeth protected from any dental fracture.

* Crowns made of base metal alloys: 

These are strongly resistant to corrosion and are very strong in general. They require the least amount of healthy tooth removal before placement.

* Crowns made from porcelain fused to metal:

Highly durable and offer a strong seal because of their attachment to the metal.

Making of Dental Crown for you:

Basically, to complete this treatment you need to visit your Potomac Dentist twice times. There are some processes you have to deal with while going through this treatment.  

1.  Firstly your Potomac dentist prepares the tooth so the crown will get fit. The dentist will prepare the tooth in the same tooth structure which is yours. 
2.  An impression is made to provide an exact model for the crown. The impression can be made from a mold or by digitally scanning the tooth.
3. While you wait for the permanent crown to get ready, your dentists will give you a Temporary crown till that time because to make permanent crown it takes 2 weeks. Avoid teething chewing gum, sticky foods, sugary foods, or drinks and also avoid taking hot or cold foods because while you have temporary crown you may suffer from sensitivity.
4. The last thing is now once you get permanent dental crown dentists will remove the temporary one and will fix and place the new permanent crown in your mouth. Now you can give your natural smile and enjoy your favorite food.

Caring for your crown.

Since you have now your own teeth i.e Crown teeth. Now you need to take care of your teeth very carefully. If you keep your crown teeth clean and healthier no one can identify that your teeth are replaced teeth with a crown. To keep your teeth clean and strong and avoid becoming loose or fallen out, you need to follow some instructions like taking good care of your teeth( use a soft brush and brush your teeth twice a day and floss your teeth daily), avoid teeth clenching and visit your Dentists Potomac MD- Standard Dental LLC every 6 months for cleaning your teeth and routine checkups done. And Enjoy your pretty beautiful natural smile.


Schedule your Appointment with Potomac Dentists- Standard Dental LLC, Give us a call on (301)299-1505 and Visit our office to know whether you need a crown or not We will be happy to help you and return your Beautiful Natural smile.