{"id":128,"date":"2019-11-05T20:49:33","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T20:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2019-12-05T20:52:22","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T20:52:22","slug":"a-dental-bridge-vs-dentures-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/2019\/11\/a-dental-bridge-vs-dentures-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dental Bridge vs Dentures \u2014 Which Is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you lost a few of your teeth? Rather than put up with\nthe embarrassment and daily inconveniences of tooth loss, you may be thinking\nabout visiting your dentist to discuss your tooth replacement options. Either a\ndental bridge or a partial\ndenture<\/a> may be a suitable solution for you, but is one better than the\nother? In this blog post, we will discuss both types of restorations so you can\ngain a fair idea of which one might be a fit for your circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Partial Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A partial denture is a custom-made, removable prosthetic\nthat fits around the remaining natural teeth. Small metal attachments help it\nto remain secure during eating and speaking. Partial dentures can enable you to\nenjoy most types of foods without worry, even though they are not as secure as\nfixed types of tooth replacement. Getting used to them might take some time,\nbut most patients find it relatively easy to adapt to life with a partial\ndenture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixed Bridges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A fixed bridge, which is sometimes referred to as a\ntraditional dental bridge or a fixed partial denture, is not removable. Rather,\nit has crowns that are permanently attached to the teeth adjacent to the empty\nspace in your mouth (the abutment teeth). Placing the bridge requires that the\nabutment teeth be slightly modified in order to fit well beneath the crowns. Bridges\ncan be constructed out of various materials, including gold, alloys, or\nporcelain. Patients usually find that eating with and caring for heir fixed\nbridge is easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Is Right for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist will evaluate your oral health and then let you\nknow which type of tooth replacement they believe would suit you best. They\nwill take into account such things as the extent of your tooth loss and the\nhealth of your remaining teeth before they make a treatment recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A partial denture may be a perfect fit for you if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n