When people loose teeth for whatever reason, porcelain bridges keep the remaining teeth from shifting in either direction. When teeth shift it may affect the way a person bites down on food, resulting in jaw injury and even pain. Missing teeth can also make other teeth more susceptible to tooth decay and gingivitis.

Porcelain Bridge

Dr. Sam Muslin, DDS, MAGD, is especially skilled in reconstructive dentistry and makes use of only the most advanced and highest quality porcelain bridges available today. Dr. Muslin is a Cosmetic Dentist in Los Angeles County.

Porcelain bridges are generally easy for a dentist to install and can often times be completed in as few as two visits. On the first visit, the dentist prepares either side of the missing tooth area and makes the necessary adjustments that will be necessary when it is placed. A mold is taken and from that mold a dental technician makes the actual porcelain bridge. After the first visit, patients are usually fitted with a temporary porcelain bridge that acts as a temporary substitute. On the second visit, the permanent porcelain bridge is usually fitted.

Oral Hygiene

It is very important that the person who is fitted with a porcelain bridge maintains excellent oral hygiene. With porcelain bridges it can be easy for bacteria to build up in the area and affect the gums and surrounding tissue. Porcelain bridges may also cause sensitivity in the area for a short time immediately following the procedure.