Bridges are sometimes called “removable partial dentures,” and they have many of the same drawbacks as regular dentures.

Bridges can cause pain and sensitivity, and sometimes restrict the pleasure of eating comfortably.

When you make the switch to dental implants, it allows you to enjoy a healthy and varied diet without the restrictions of wearing a bridge.

Here are a few of the ways dental implants triumph over bridges:

• Dental implants improve appearance: When you lose the entire tooth - crown and root - shrinkage of the jawbone may cause your face to look older. Dental implants can stop this process, and bridges can’t.
• Dental implants are reliable: Unlike bridges that can fall out, dental implants have no loose parts.
• Dental implants are a permanent solution: Dental implants are stable, comfortable and can last a lifetime, while bridges often need to be replaced.
• Dental implants preserve your natural teeth: With traditional dental bridges, teeth adjacent to missing teeth are normally ground down for use as anchors for a dental bridge. Dental implants often eliminate the need to modify healthy teeth.