{"id":58,"date":"2016-04-19T18:36:39","date_gmt":"2016-04-19T18:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/?p=58"},"modified":"2016-04-19T18:36:39","modified_gmt":"2016-04-19T18:36:39","slug":"fixed-bridgework-dental-implants-arlington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/19\/fixed-bridgework-dental-implants-arlington\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixed Bridgework or Dental Implants in Arlington?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-59\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/iStock_000049511614_Small-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"dental implants arlington\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/iStock_000049511614_Small-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/iStock_000049511614_Small-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/iStock_000049511614_Small.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Knowing which of your tooth replacement options is best for your smile isn\u2019t easy. Patients missing a few teeth may be deciding between a fixed bridge or dental implants &#8212; but which is right? It all depends on you and your unique smile. Your Foundation Dental Solutions dentist, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/meet-dr-baldwin.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Baldwin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, is here to help you make the correct choice. Keep reading to learn more about the subtle but important differences between fixed bridgework and dental implants in Arlington!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Top Options in Tooth Replacement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Missing teeth must be replaced. Left ignored, even one lost tooth leads to jawbone degeneration and potential problems eating and speaking. Don\u2019t hesitate when tooth loss happens to you &#8212; seek a replacement immediately. Two leading options for replacing several missing teeth are non-implant supported bridges, or an implant-supported prosthesis. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fixed Bridgework<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One, two or several missing teeth can be securely replaced by a fixed bridge. When not supported by dental implants, this option uses two dental crowns, one placed on the natural tooth surrounding the gap left by missing teeth, to act as anchors. Creating a literal bridge, the prosthetic teeth fill in between the dental crowns on each side. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are several benefits of choosing fixed bridgework, some of which may make this option the better choice compared to dental implants. Some of these advantages of fixed bridges include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A fixed bridge prevents the surrounding teeth from drifting out of place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using dental crowns as support offers a faster solution than dental implants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Non-implant supported bridgework is a more economical option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Patients who are not eligible for surgical operations can benefit from fixed bridgework.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dental Implants <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While a non-implant supported bridge may be the better option for some patients, nothing replaces missing teeth as well as dental implants. That\u2019s because this option is a comprehensive solution to tooth loss, giving you back your missing tooth as well as its root. A dental implant is a small titanium post that\u2019s implanted directly into the space left by each missing tooth. It acts as the stabilizing root for the prosthetic that sits on top. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dental implants can support a crown for a single missing tooth, or a bridge or partial dentures for several missing teeth. The benefits of choosing an implant-supported replacement option from the implant dentist in Arlington are many. Some include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dental implants stimulate the jawbone, keeping it healthy and whole for years to come.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dental implants provide the best fit for a prosthetic device, greatly reducing the chances you\u2019ll ever have to deal with an ill-fitting or uncomfortable device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When cared for properly, dental implants can be expected to last the wearer\u2019s lifetime.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depending on your unique needs, dental implants could be just right for you and your smile. Why don\u2019t you contact the team at Foundation Dental Solutions to discuss your options with implant dentistry in Arlington?<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Request your appointment online today!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing which of your tooth replacement options is best for your smile isn\u2019t easy. Patients missing a few teeth may be deciding between a fixed bridge or dental implants &#8212; but which is right? It all depends on you and your unique smile. 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