chris
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Oct 14, 2025
8:39 PM
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Gaps in your smile can change how you look and even shake your self-esteem and dental health. At Northlane Dental Practice, we give you two solid options to bring back your smile's use and charm: dental implants and dental bridges. But which one fits you best? Let's break down their main differences and plus points to help you pick .
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants work as fake tooth roots made of titanium, put straight into your jawbone. After the implant bonds with the bone, we add a custom crown giving you a lasting and real-looking tooth replacement.
Benefits of Dental Implants:
Stays strong for many years—often for decades
Looks and works just like a real tooth
Helps keep jawbone and face shape intact
Doesn't harm nearby teeth
Easy to clean and take care of
What Are Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges are made up of one or more fake teeth held in place by crowns on the teeth next to them. They fill in the space left by missing teeth giving back both use and good looks.
Benefits of Dental Bridges:
Faster and less complex than implants
done in just two visits
Cheaper option for many patients
Brings back ability to chew and talk
Gives a natural-looking smile
Dental Implants vs. Bridges: Key Differences
These treatments bring back your smile, but they have several differences. Dental implants need surgery to place them and bond with your bone offering a long-term fix that can last 15 to 25 years or more. They also stop bone loss keeping your face's natural shape.
Dental bridges however, don't need surgery and reshape nearby teeth to hold the bridge in place. While bridges can't prevent bone loss like implants, they provide a quicker and cheaper solution for many patients. With good mouth care, bridges last about 10 to 15 years.
Which Option Is Best for You?
The decision between dental implants and bridges hinges on several aspects, including your mouth's health, bone strength, and financial situation. Dental implants offer an excellent choice if you seek a solution that lasts and feels natural. On the flip side, a dental bridge might suit you better if you want a quicker and less expensive option.
At Northlane Dental Practice, our skilled dentists will thoroughly examine your situation to suggest the tooth replacement method that fits you best.
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