Gaps in your teeth can hinder self-esteem and cause more extensive dental issues. If you have missing teeth, dental bridges may be the best option to restore your smile. They replace the space with a prosthetic crown that's anchored to the surrounding teeth, giving you a natural and comfortable solution. If you've been considering replacing your missing teeth, here are some of the benefits.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges?

1. Restore Your Smile

Having missing teeth is not only uncomfortable, but it can also affect your confidence. Dental bridges give you a natural-looking fix. They can make the artificial tooth fit with the shape and color of your natural teeth, naturally blending in. You can smile and speak with ease, knowing that no one will be able to tell which of your teeth isn't natural. 

2. Chew and Speak Properly

A gap between teeth can make chewing and speaking uncomfortable. When chewing, the teeth surrounding the gap are pushed into the empty space, causing pain. Food particles can also damage the exposed gums. 

Your teeth provide support for your tongue when you speak, so you may develop a lisp or find that pronouncing certain words is more difficult. Dental bridges will fill in this gap, so you can resume eating and speaking normally. 

3. Protect Other Teeth

Your teeth are held in place by their roots and the surrounding teeth. When there's a missing tooth, the surrounding teeth have more space to move and may begin tilting into the gap. To prevent your teeth from shifting, a dental bridge will fill the space and protect your teeth from further damage.

If you think dental bridges are right for you, visit Spring Branch Dental Care in Texas. Dr. Chavez has been a dentist for over 25 years and has served North San Antonio, Comal County, and the surrounding areas for the past 16 years. He and his team will use their knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment to restore your smile. To schedule an appointment, call them at (830) 438-7444 or visit their website for a list of their services.