{"id":221,"date":"2013-07-22T23:11:12","date_gmt":"2013-07-23T03:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=221"},"modified":"2019-03-05T14:21:14","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T19:21:14","slug":"dental-implants-vs-crown-and-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/dental-implants-vs-crown-and-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants vs Crown and Bridge?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I recently had one of my tooth extracted and I am not going to leave the space open. My dentist said that I could either get a bridge or a dental implant. The cost of the implant helped me decide to go with the bridge, but my dentist says a bridge is not as durable as an implant and it will probably need to be replaced in about 10 years. I\u2019m thinking that she is trying to discourage me from getting the bridge because the amount of the implant is twice the cost and it\u2019s more money for her. Is my dentist right? Vanessa<\/p>\n<p>Vanessa \u2013 A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/dental-implants\/\">dental implant<\/a> is the most effective means of replacing a missing tooth. It is a permanent form of tooth replacement. It will look and function as a natural tooth, and you care for it just as you do your natural teeth.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/dental-bridge\/\">dental bridge<\/a> lasts an average of ten years, but depending on how well it\u2019s made and taken care of, it can last longer. A bridge requires that the teeth on either side of the missing one be shaved down to accommodate porcelain crowns. An implant requires no work on adjacent teeth. Care must be taken to floss around and beneath a dental bridge.<\/p>\n<p>If your budget permits, you will be thrilled with the completely natural-looking and long-lasting results of a dental implant. If you choose an implant, be sure that a skilled implant dentist is performing the surgery, and ensure that an experienced cosmetic dentist provides the implant crown.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/\">Lowell dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I recently had one of my tooth extracted and I am not going to leave the space open. My dentist said that I could either get a bridge or a dental implant. 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