A lot of individuals with missing, or degrading teeth end up having to talk to their dentist about getting some variation of a dental bridges. High Point residents have more often than not probably have never heard of any information pertaining to dental bridges such as how long will the procedure take and how long do they last before I need a new dental bridge? Dental bridges are great item to have because they can significantly reduce the amount of pain someone is having with a problematic tooth or area, and they can also look very close to real teeth, give an overall better appearance for the patient.

How Long Do Bridge Procedure Take?

Before you can get a dental bridge, procedure scheduled, you first need to have a problematic tooth extracted, and from there, you can determine how long your procedure will take. With dental bridges, High Point residents should be made aware that you usually have to wait five to six months after a tooth has been extracted before you can get a dental bridge as it takes a long time for your gum shape to stabilize after a tooth extraction. If you do not have to wait on a tooth extraction, the dental bridge can be constructed in about two to four weeks.

Are Bridge Procedures Permanent?

It would be great if all you have to do was go through one dental procedure and not have to worry about replacing it but unfortunately this is not the case. When it comes to dental bridges, High Point residents can expect that their dental bridge will last anywhere from seven to fifteen years depending on the type of dental bridge you have and also how much you take care of them and try to prevent and further damage.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*