Just a few decades ago, when you were missing a tooth, pretty much your only option was to get a dental bridge, or a series of crowns strung together to fill the gap in your smile. Modern dentistry has come a long way since then with the invention of dental implants. These biocompatible titanium posts replicate the root of your tooth and are then topped with a realistic crown to restore your smile back to what it once was. Still, bridges present a great option for plenty of people with missing teeth. So, which should you choose? Let’s compare the two.
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