Millions of people around the U.S. suffer from tooth loss. If you have ever lost a tooth, you probably know just how much of an impact it can have on the appearance and functionality of your smile. Whether it’s due to injury, tooth decay, periodontal disease, or a genetic condition, missing teeth can cause several problems. Having missing teeth makes …
Implants vs. Bridges
Dental restorations have come a long way in recent years. Missing or damaged teeth can raise concerns that can not only affect your oral health but also deteriorate your confidence to smile or talk freely in social circumstances. To make a bad situation worse for people seeking restorations, dentistry terms can be a little hard to understand without the help …
Dental Bridge
Unfortunately, tooth loss is a part of life for millions of Americans. If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be wondering what to do next. At Ford Dental Group, we specialize in a number of tooth replacement solutions, including dental bridges. Regardless of which restoration you choose, it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. …
Restorative Dentistry
At Ford Dental Group in Huntington Beach, CA, the health of your mouth is a main priority. When your teeth suffer, be it from decay or loss, you suffer. Decay destroys your teeth, causing you pain, and infections make it difficult to perform basic functions. It can also lead to tooth loss, which affects your ability to eat and speak. …
What is a Dental Bridge?
If you have one or more gaps in your smile, a dental bridge can fill those gaps with artificial teeth to replace the missing teeth. A bridge is frequently constructed from crowns that are bonded to the teeth on each side of the gap in the smile or the teeth that are holding a false tooth in place. Teeth that …