When you have lost one or several teeth, your other teeth may gradually shift out of alignment. This can cause problems with your bite and lead to tooth decay or gum disease. A custom-made bridge fills the gap left by missing teeth with one or more replacement teeth that fit snuggly alongside your natural teeth.
A bridge helps prevent your other teeth from shifting and the support it gives to your cheeks and lips will improve your looks and also help you speak more clearly. A bridge is secured to the surrounding teeth on both sides of the missing teeth. Most are fixed permanently in place, but some are removable.