Dental Bridges

If a person is missing a tooth in the front or back of the mouth a number of changes will occur (all bad) if that tooth is not replaced. The problems are:

• The teeth next to the missing tooth tend to tip over.
• The tooth above or below the missing tooth that used to have a tooth to bite against now begins to move into the missing space.
• Gaps begin to open between the teeth near the missing tooth.
• Food trapping decay, periodontal disease, and bad breath all follow in the wake of this missing tooth.

Some of the options available today to replace a missing tooth are:

• A bridge (a not removable tooth replacement)
• An implant
• A partial denture (a removable tooth replacement)

A dental bridge is a replacement for one or more missing teeth that is fixed in place and not removable. The bridge can be made to look and feel like a tooth was never lost, it functions like a tooth and is extremely durable.

“Bridge” is a good word for these dental appliances because the dental bridge is fitted to the tooth on either side of the missing tooth, much like a bridge crosses over a river by resting on two banks. These anchor teeth are slightly shaped to allow a crown to be placed over them, and are joined by a middle tooth which will replace the missing tooth. When the bridge is bonded or cemented into place the replacement tooth has the good looks and strength of the original tooth.

Our Kansas City dentists have placed hundreds of bridges and our patients have found them to be comfortable, very functional, very natural and aesthetic looking. Patients even forget that it is not their natural tooth! If you are missing a tooth, call Marx Family Dental for more information and a consultation to have the tooth replaced.

• From Our Patients

  Ramona Pansegrau

  I would like to take this opportunity to speak about Dr. Robert Marx and his dental practice.  I first met Dr. Marx in the worst of circumstances, i.e., I had an abscessed and infected tooth, was in pain, and was absolutely terrified.  I found his practice purely by chance and he took emergency cases and… Read more “Ramona Pansegrau”

  Ramona Pansegrau, Music Director and Principle Conductor, Kansas City Ballet, Music Director and Conductor, USA International Ballet Competition, Music Director, The Ballet School at Jacob's Pillow

  Connie

  “You provided me with the improved dental appearance without any fears coming to fruition. My “smile” is better than when I was a teenager, as everyone has told me. I get in arguments about my birth date – “you can’t be that old”. Just what a woman loves to hear. Thank… Read more “Connie”

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  Araina

  “I spent all my childhood with a gap that got the best of myself and my confidence. Now I can’t stop looking in the mirror and loving my smile. I now feel as good on the outside as the inside. I have a new confidence in myself. This changed my… Read more “Araina”

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  Mary Eisenhower

  I found Dr. Marx through his website and the great references I found there. I have been phobic about dentists since I had a scary one when I was a child, but have done what was necessary to keep my teeth healthy. My front teeth were cracked to the gums as well as having moved since… Read more “Mary Eisenhower”

  Mary Eisenhower (Granddaughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower)

  Vince

  “It was great to get all my treatment done in one office. I did not have to go somewhere else to get my implants done. And what surprised me the most was that the implant procedure was totally painless. I now get so many compliments on my… Read more “Vince”

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  Quinn

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  Barbara J.B. Martin

  Dr. Marx and his staff are the most excellent group of people I have ever met! Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly, absolutely caring in every aspect of their service. I was a cry-baby and fearful of dentists. Dr. Marx has never once hurt me or caused me to be fearful in any way. I am… Read more “Barbara J.B. Martin”

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  Heather

  I have a beautiful smile thanks to Dr. Marx and the staff. They have expertly matched shape, color and size for the perfect veneers. They were extremely patient during the process and had my greatest desires in mind to achieve this. I am very impressed by their skill, equipment and… Read more “Heather”

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