{"id":69,"date":"2020-02-13T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cayodentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=69"},"modified":"2025-09-03T20:52:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:52:39","slug":"dental-implants-vs-bridges-which-one-should-you-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/dental-implants-vs-bridges-which-one-should-you-get\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants vs. Bridges: Which One Should You Get?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Just a few decades ago, when you were missing a tooth<\/a>,\npretty much your only option was to get a dental bridge, or a series of crowns\nstrung together to fill the gap in your smile. Modern dentistry has come a long\nway since then with the invention of dental implants. These biocompatible\ntitanium posts replicate the root of your tooth and are then topped with a realistic\ncrown to restore your smile back to what it once was. Still, bridges present a\ngreat option for plenty of people with missing teeth. So, which should you\nchoose? Let\u2019s compare the two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Good Reasons for Both <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re getting a dental bridge, your two remaining teeth\non either side of the space in your grin need to have most of their enamel\nremoved to place crowns over them. However, if those teeth are damaged or\ndecayed and would end up needing crowns anyway, a bridge may be your best option.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, bridges don\u2019t replace the root of the\ntooth, only the visible portion, called the crown. As a result, your gums and\njawbone tissue will shrink due to lack of stimulation from the roots of your\nnatural teeth. Dental implants stimulate these areas just like your roots used\nto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factors to Consider <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When making this decision, here are a few things you should\nkeep in mind:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Durability <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Generally, implants are far more durable than bridges. Titanium\nis impervious to cavities. Meanwhile, your natural teeth still exist under a bridge,\nso those teeth can still develop decay. Dental implants are also designed to\nlast for several decades. They can sometimes even last the rest of your life. Conversely,\nthe average lifespan of a bridge is only 10 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aesthetics <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This factor depends on your dentist\u2019s ability to craft a\nlifelike restoration. Oftentimes, dental implants can be fabricated to more\nclosely mimic natural teeth. Your dentist will be able to tell you which one\nthey\u2019re better at creating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While the cost of dental implants can be greater initially,\nthey can be more cost-effective over time. Bridges cost less upfront, but they\nhave to be replaced every few years, which can gradually rack up costs that may\nend up being more than what you would have paid for an implant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Ultimately, you and your dentist can decide at your\nconsultation. Your dentist knows your mouth best and also has an idea of which\noption would be more beneficial for your unique oral situation. Although bridges\nwere once considered the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, dental\nimplants have become more commonplace as people realize all the benefits they\nhave to offer, and in most cases are the more preferred treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Kamlesh Makwana is a trusted dentist in St. Peters who completed his dental degree at Marquette University in 1996. With more than 25 years of experience, he is skilled in helping patients maintain good oral health using various techniques. If you or a loved one is looking to minimize the potential for cavities and tooth decay, contact us via our website<\/a> or by calling (636) 928-9693<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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