Jay E. Boatwright III, DMD Prosthodontist 914 East Royce Street Pensacola, FL 32503 850-476-8180
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I'm Interested In...           Cavities Crowns Dentures Dry Mouth Floss Fluoride Gum Disease Implants Plaque Root Canals Sensitive Teeth Toothbrushes Waterpicks	Dental Information   You are in Treatment > Bridges   Bridges An estimated sixty-five percent of Americans have bad breath. Over 40 million Americans have "chronic halitosis", which is persistent bad breath. Ninety percent of all halitosis is of oral, not systemic, origin. Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth. Bridges are sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, because they are semi-permanent and are bonded to existing teeth or implants. Some bridges are removable and can be cleaned by the wearer; others need to be removed by a dentist. Porcelain, gold alloys or combinations of materials are usually used to make bridge appliances. Appliances called implant bridges are attached to an area below the gum tissue, or the bone.

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