If you’re living with missing teeth, then you know all about the pitfalls. Missing teeth can cause remaining teeth to shift out of place, prevent you from eating a balanced diet, and impair your self-esteem. The good news is that OKC general dentist Dr. Brooks offers an affordable, dependable solution to replace missing teeth – crown and bridgework.
Crown and bridgework sounds confusing, but it’s really a simple process. Typically, the restoration consists of two parts: the replacement tooth and the crowns that will attach to healthy, neighboring teeth. The replacement tooth attaches to the crowns on either side, and the crowns are bonded to the teeth that surround the gap. Crown and bridgework literally bridges the gap created by a missing tooth. (more…)
