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Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Bridges

If you have missing teeth, a bridge may be used to replace them. Bridges help maintain the shape of your face, and alleviate stress on your bite.

Using artificial teeth, a bridge will fill in the spaces of missing teeth, and they look great. Your bridge can be made out of gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials, and is bonded onto the surrounding teeth for support.

The success of any bridge depends on its foundation – the other teeth, gums, or bone it is attached to. Therefore, it is very important to keep your neighboring teeth, gums, and jaw bone healthy and strong.

What is the reason for requiring a dental bridge?

If you have a tooth that is missing and want to avoid dental implant surgery or are not eligible for it, you may want to consider getting a dental bridge as a great alternative. A dental bridge can effectively bring back the look and function of your smile, while also preventing nearby teeth from moving or becoming overcrowded.

Who qualifies as a candidate for a dental bridge?

Our dental team will assess your teeth to determine if a fixed bridge is suitable for you. The bridge will be carefully positioned over two adjacent teeth to ensure a perfect fit and secure placement. Typically, larger bridges tend to be less stable. In the event that we find the bridge alone may not provide sufficient stability, we may suggest using implants to support it.

What happens during the dental bridge procedure?

To begin the procedure, we will apply a local anesthetic to numb a specific area of your mouth. Following that, we will shape and file down the surrounding teeth to create enough space for the new fixed bridge. Impressions will be taken during this process to create both a temporary and permanent bridge. Once the shaping and filing are complete, you will leave with the temporary bridge in place. To have the permanent bridge installed, you will need to schedule a second appointment. During this appointment, the temporary bridge will be removed and the permanent one will be securely placed using a dental-grade adhesive. We will then polish the bridge and make any necessary adjustments. Additionally, we will provide you with instructions on how to properly care for the bridge through brushing and flossing to ensure its longevity.

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