Does tooth loss cause you to hide your smile? Do you think about it frequently? Maybe you’re ready to investigate tooth replacement. This blog helps you decide which option might be best for you.
In our dental office, we offer:
Below, we’ll discuss how dental implants compare to bridges.
About Dental Implants in Springfield, IL
Dental implants are the gold standard in tooth replacement and offer several unique benefits, including:
- No eating restrictions due to their unique strength
- Long-lasting tooth replacement through durability
- Restored function through a fixed solution
- Oral health benefits through jawbone support
- Easy and hassle-free maintenance
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots capped with crowns or prosthetics. Compared to dental bridges, they typically have a higher upfront price point and require jawbone integrity or pretreatments to solidify bone.
About Dental Bridges in Springfield, IL
Dental bridges are also fixed solutions connected to healthy teeth via dental crowns.
Benefits of dental bridges include:
- Restored function through a fixed solution
- Easy maintenance compared to dentures
- Solid choice with marginal longevity
The dental bridge is usually less expensive upfront than the dental implant, but it typically needs to be replaced several times over a lifetime, which may bring it level with the up-front costs of a dental implant in the long run. The dental bridge needs healthy remaining teeth for anchoring.
Your Tooth Replacement Consultation
Your initial visit with the dentist answers all your questions and gives you a final cost breakdown. This comprehensive dental appointment also determines candidacy as we learn more about your oral health, budget, and long-term goals.
Contact Your Dental Implant Dentist in 62704
Contact a dental team member today at (217) 787-0212 to learn more about dental implants and bridges or to schedule a consultation with the dentist.
We are happy to work with CareCredit financing to help you restore your smile!