The way the bridge is secured in the mouth is by capping onto the teeth adjacent the missing tooth. Because of advances in technology, a dental bridge looks great, like a real tooth, and can last a long time if proper care is taken.
If a gap is left in a patients mouth because of a missing tooth or other reason, it’s important to have the problem addressed right away. Shifting in the teeth can cause additional issues to occur that can be detrimental to other teeth or a person’s overall health.