Has Dr. Shivaprasanna Rai recommended that you get a dental bridge for your missing tooth? Here’s what you need to know: A bridge is made up of a fake tooth called a pontic and two crowns on the sides to cover your adjacent teeth. Dr. Shivaprasanna Rai usually only suggests a dental bridge if the teeth on either side of... read more »

While your new bridge, is composed of artificial materials that are not vulnerable to tooth decay, it will none-the-less require daily attention in your oral hygiene routine. The gum infection and bacterial presence of periodontal disease can still pose a very serious threat to the long term integrity of your bridge. If residual food particles and plaque are not effectively... read more »