Fill gaps caused by one to three missing teeth
A dental bridge restores the look and health of your mouth by filling gaps with a false tooth supported by dental implants, natural teeth, or a combination of both. Sometimes called a ‘fixed partial denture,’ bridges are bonded or cemented to your teeth and do not need to be removed for sleeping or cleaning. Filling tooth gaps is crucial, not just for appearance but for your long term oral health. Missing teeth can make it difficult to speak or chew food, and with an empty space, your other teeth can shift.
Long-lasting benefits of dental bridges
A missing tooth or teeth can leave you feeling self conscious or uncomfortable. A dental bridge is an excellent way to restore your smile, but it also provides long term benefits for your other teeth and the bone health of your mouth. In summary, here are the advantages of a dental bridge:
Comfort
These benefits are immediately noticeable as they help you feel and look normal again. With a bridge, you can smile and eat with confidence and return to your natural smile. Missing teeth do not feel great, and gaps can make speaking or eating difficult or painful. Dental bridges are a lasting solution to the discomfort caused by missing teeth, often lasting over ten years with proper care.
Tooth health
Your teeth support one another and contribute to the structure of your face. Missing teeth can affect your bite and create space that allows other teeth to shift. A dental bridge helps prevent shifting, reducing the risk of decay, gum disease, jaw pain, and TMJ disorder caused by misaligned teeth.
Bone health
Healthy teeth support healthy jawbones. As your dental health declines, so does the health of the bones and tissues that support your teeth. Stabilizing your dental health with a bridge will slow the rate of bone loss from missing teeth.
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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are different types of dental bridges, including permanent and semi permanent options. Bridges are often referred to as fixed partial dentures because they are semi permanent and bonded to existing teeth or implants. The key difference between a bridge (which stays in place) and a denture (which is removable) is that bridges are just the teeth, while dentures have a pink base resembling gums.
The process typically takes two appointments, each lasting less than an hour.
Bridges can be made from gold alloys, non precious alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. We primarily use porcelain for our dental bridge procedures.
The terms dental bridge and crown are sometimes used interchangeably, but they serve different purposes. A dental crown is a prosthetic cap placed over broken, chipped, or worn teeth. It strengthens the tooth and prevents decay. A dental bridge is designed to bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
A crown by itself cannot replace a missing tooth. A crown refers to a dental cap that looks and feels like a tooth but must be supported underneath by an existing prepared tooth, a partial tooth with a post, or a dental implant.
Bridges can be made from zirconia. If you are interested, we would be happy to provide more information and discuss the materials available, along with our recommendations based on your specific needs.
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