{"id":389,"date":"2015-01-13T18:23:08","date_gmt":"2015-01-13T23:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=389"},"modified":"2015-01-13T18:23:08","modified_gmt":"2015-01-13T23:23:08","slug":"can-a-dental-bridge-for-front-teeth-look-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/can-a-dental-bridge-for-front-teeth-look-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a dental bridge for front teeth look good?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have a central incisor and a lateral incisor that are missing. I know that dental implants are my best option but I just can\u2019t afford them this year. I want something else that looks natural. Can I dental bridge for front teeth look good or will I have to settle for it looking okay? Todd W.<\/p>\n<p>Todd \u2013 The restoration of front teeth with a dental bridge is straightforward. The challenge comes in producing natural-looking results. You can get beautiful results from a skilled cosmetic dentist who has an artistic approach.<\/p>\n<p>A dental bridge requires that the natural teeth on either side of the missing ones be filed down to accommodate the bridge. The natural teeth will have dental crowns placed over them, which will serve as anchors for the bridge. The replacement teeth will be suspended between the crowned natural teeth.<\/p>\n<p>An experienced cosmetic dentist can provide you with a porcelain bridge that will perfectly match your natural teeth. If you have ever considered having your teeth whitened, it should be done before you receive the bridge. A dental bridge is made to match the color of your natural teeth. If you teeth are whitened after you receive the bridge, your natural teeth will be whiter than the bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Your cosmetic dentist will discuss your goals for your smile and help you plan accordingly. He or she has a master ceramist who manipulates dental porcelain to match the color, translucency, and characteristics of your natural teeth. The results are lifelike.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend that you choose one or two cosmetic dentists with whom you can have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/Cosmetic-dentist\/\">consultation<\/a>. Check each dentist\u2019s website for information on his or credentials and experience. During the consultation, you can ask questions and get more information on what you can expect for a dental bridge.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/\">accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Szarek<\/a> of Lowell, MA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have a central incisor and a lateral incisor that are missing. I know that dental implants are my best option but I just can\u2019t afford them this year. I want something else that looks natural. 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