{"id":129,"date":"2020-02-25T20:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T20:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/?p=129"},"modified":"2020-03-25T20:21:06","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T20:21:06","slug":"dental-implant-vs-bridge-which-should-you-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/25\/dental-implant-vs-bridge-which-should-you-get\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implant vs. Bridge: Which Should You Get?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you have one or more missing teeth<\/a>? Are\nyou getting sick and tired of the gaps in your smile? You may have heard about\ngetting either dental implants or a dental bridge to restore your grin. Both\noptions come with several benefits and drawbacks. Let\u2019s take a closer look at\nboth choices to help you decide which one might be better for your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is a Dental Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are biocompatible titanium posts that are\nplaced in your jawbone where your lost tooth once was to perfectly replicate\nthe root\u2019s structure. This artificial root is then topped with a lifelike\ndental crown. Once this restoration is complete, no one but your dentist should\nbe able to tell the difference between your implant and the rest of your\nnatural teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Dental Bridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A bridge consists of several dental crowns strung together. The\ncrowns on the end are placed over your remaining teeth on either side of the\ngap in your grin. Bridges are able to replace the visible crown portion of your\nteeth, but they don\u2019t replicate the root like implants do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons to Get a Bridge <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One advantage of bridges over implants is cost. Bridges\ngenerally are more affordable than implants, and they are more likely to be covered\nby insurance. Since implants require minor oral surgery and necessitate a\nstrong jawbone, they may not be suitable for everyone. In that case, bridges\npresent a great alternative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons to Get a Dental Implant <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are often considered the gold standard of modern\ntooth replacement. They prevent jawbone deterioration that comes as a result of\ntooth loss, keeping your face looking young. In addition, they last longer.\nBridges typically need to be replaced every five to ten years, while dental\nimplants can last for upwards of 30 years or even the rest of your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although implants might be more expensive upfront, you may\nend up saving more money in the long run. Bridges have to be adjusted or\nreplaced every decade or so, which can rack up costs that eventually might outweigh\nthe initial cost of an implant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, Which Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, the choice is between you and your dentist. Dental\nimplants are usually thought of as the best option available today. However, a\nbridge might be better for your unique situation. In the end, it\u2019s best to ask\nyour dentist whether an implant or a bridge would best benefit your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr.\nRodney L. Allen<\/a> obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor\nCollege of Dentistry. Since then, he has served the dental needs of the Parker,\nCO community for more than 20 years. He has taken special post-graduate courses\nin implant dentistry and is also more than qualified to place dental bridges. To\nfind out which option would be better for you, visit Dr. Allen\u2019s website\nto contact him.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you have one or more missing teeth? Are you getting sick and tired of the gaps in your smile? You may have heard about getting either dental implants or a dental bridge to restore your grin. Both options come with several benefits and drawbacks. Let\u2019s take a closer look at both choices to help […]<\/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-129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDental Implants | Implants vs Bridges | Dr. Rodney L. Allen<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you missing one or more teeth? Should you get dental implants or a dental bridge to replace them? 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