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There are many different types of dental restorations<\/a>, which means there\u2019s a tooth replacement solution for everyone \u2013 and that it can be difficult to know which one you need. Dental bridges and partial dentures in particular are very similar, and many patients get confused about the difference between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re missing just a few pearly whites, keep reading. You\u2019ll get a better idea of which restoration is right for the job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Bridges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental bridge<\/a> looks like, well, a bridge. It has a crown on either end of the restoration, which are connected by a string of false teeth. Since it\u2019s essentially a straight line or row, dental bridges are best suited to fill consecutive gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you\u2019re missing two teeth that were right next to each other, your dentist will carefully place the bridge so that the crowns will sit on top of the remaining pearly whites on either end. The false teeth will then \u201cbridge\u201d the gap, smoothly completing your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partial Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Partial dentures<\/a>, in comparison, are much more customizable. Your dentist will use impressions to create a gum-colored base that will fit over your upper or lower arch. The false teeth will be placed at intervals along the base, so that when it\u2019s in your mouth, the false pearly whites will only fill your empty dental sockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Let\u2019s just say, for the sake of an example, that you\u2019re missing one front tooth and one back tooth. Since the gaps aren\u2019t consecutive, a dental bridge won\u2019t work. But for a partial denture, your dentist can simply fix the false teeth to the front and back of the base. Even if your smile gaps are spaced out, a partial denture will be a seamless restoration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which One Do I Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Basically, if your missing multiple teeth in a straight row, you\u2019ll likely need a dental bridge. If your missing teeth are more spread out, a partial denture will most likely be best for you. Rest assured, no matter which restoration is right for the job, your dentist will make sure it looks good and feels great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our three top-notch dentists<\/a> in Weatherford are passionate about helping patients feel better about their smiles. They know having a consistent look is important when you\u2019ve experienced tooth loss and use high quality materials that can match the shade of your remaining pearly whites. If you have multiple dental gaps, call our office<\/a> at 817-594-3806 to schedule your seamless dental bridge or partial denture restoration today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are many different types of dental restorations, which means there\u2019s a tooth replacement solution for everyone \u2013 and that it can be difficult to know which one you need. Dental bridges and partial dentures in particular are very similar, and many patients get confused about the difference between the two. If you\u2019re missing just […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDo You Need a Bridge or Partial Denture? | Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Weatherford<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It can be hard to know which restoration is right for you. 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