Missing teeth can have an impact on more than just your smile – they can affect your ability to chew, your speech, and even your self-esteem. At Northlane Dental, we provide cutting-edge solutions to bring back your smile, with dental bridges and dental implants being two of the most popular choices. But how do you choose which one suits you best?

What Are Dental Bridges?

A dental bridge is a fake tooth that fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth. It uses the teeth on either side for support and consists of artificial teeth fixed in place.

Benefits of Dental Bridges:

• Quicker and less intrusive treatment than implants

• done in 2–3 dentist visits

• Costs less than implants

• Brings back chewing ability and looks

Things to Think About:

• Depends on nearby teeth to hold it up (which might need reshaping)

• Often lasts 7–10 years with proper care

• Might not stop jawbone loss

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a titanium rod put into the jawbone working as a substitute tooth root. After healing, a crown attaches giving you a long-lasting natural-looking tooth.

Good Things About Dental Implants:

• Stay in place for a long time (over 15 years sometimes forever)

• Look and work just like real teeth

• Keep bones healthy by encouraging jawbone growth

• Don't harm teeth next to them

Things to think about:

• Cost more than bridges

• Need a small operation

• Treatment might take a few months because of healing time

Bridges vs. Implants: What's the Right Choice for You?

Your choice depends on your mouth health how much you can spend, and what you want in the long run:

• Pick a dental bridge if you want a faster cheaper option and don't want surgery.

• Go for a dental implant if you need a tough long-lasting fix that guards your jawbone and looks most like real teeth.

A visit to Northlane Dental will help you figure out the best choice based on what you need how dense your bones are, and your overall health.

Both bridges and implants are great ways to fix your smile and make your life better. The right pick depends on your situation, but no matter what you choose, our skilled team at Northlane Dental will help you every step of the way.