The gap left by a missing tooth is bridged with an artificial tooth called ‘bridge’. A typical dental bridge has two crowns (to be placed on the adjacent teeth) and the artificial tooth in between. The false teeth may either be made using gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of all of these. Bridges can be made to appear like your natural teeth. They are as strong as natural teeth and last for a very long time. But the patient will have to maintain good oral hygiene and keep the adjacent teeth healthy and strong. This includes brushing the teeth twice a day, regular flossing, and visiting a hygienist regularly for dental check-ups.