What are the advantages of a fixed dental bridge?

American Dental Association

Advantages of fixed bridges (a restoration that replaces or spans the space where one or more teeth have been lost) include:

look, feel and function like natural teeth
no need to remove from mouth for cleaning

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Dental Bridge

A bridge (also called partial dentures) replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. Without a bridge, your other teeth can slowly shift out of their natural position, leading to potential future problems with your bite.

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