Dental Bridges
Do you have multiple missing or broken teeth? Damaged teeth can have significant downsides to your life. You may deal with uncomfortable symptoms such as shifting teeth, pain when chewing, or overall discomfort. Missing and broken teeth can also reduce your self-confidence.
At Great Smile Dental, our dental team wants you to feel great about your smile. We want you to love the way our smile looks and also feel comfortable in your daily life. Our office provides restorative dentistry treatments that repair missing and broken teeth.
One of these treatments is called a dental bridge. This is an excellent option for patients with more than one missing tooth or damaged teeth in a row. With a dental bridge, you can feel comfortable and happy with your smile again. Give us a call today to get started!
WHAT IS A DENTAL BRIDGE?
A dental bridge can be used to “bridge the gap” where one or more teeth have been lost. Traditionally dental bridges were removable, requiring daily cleaning and providing a less than ideal patient experience.
Today’s patients enjoy the benefits of many advances made in restorative dentistry that enable lost teeth to be replaced with a permanent dental implant or an implant-supported bridge. We can also do permanent bridges without dental implants if you find that you are not a candidate for dental implants.
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR A DENTAL BRIDGE?
If you have two to four teeth in a row that are missing or damaged, a dental bridge could be right for you. However, you’ll also want to make sure that you meet the following requirements:
- You have healthy gums on either side of these missing and damaged teeth.
- You have an overall healthy smile and don’t have gum disease.
- You are good with a restorative dentistry option that may need to be replaced after a decade.
If you currently have gum disease or similar issues, the Great Smile Dental team can work with you so that your mouth is healthy enough to support a dental implant. Or, if you’re looking for a lifelong restorative dentistry option, we can see if dental implants, including implant-supported bridges, are a better fit for you.
Here are some overall benefits of dental implants:
- More affordable than some other options such as dental implants
- Can be placed in one or two appointments
- Improve the appearance of your smile
If dental bridges sound like a helpful treatment for you, contact us right away. The best way to know which restorative dentistry option is best is to attend a consultation with one of our dentists.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The process for placing a new dental bridge will depend on whether dental implants or existing teeth will be used to support the appliance. If your natural teeth are to be the anchors for the bridge, we will likely recommend the placement of a dental crown for added strength and stability.
When dental implants are being placed we will first plan the surgical phase of that procedure and allow several months of healing time before placing the final bridge.
A temporary bridge can be placed to restore normal function. After the post has healed or the anchor teeth are prepared, dental impressions will be taken to make your custom dental bridge. These will be used in our on-site lab and fabricated to the specific instructions of your dentist for your tooth color, shape, and overall dimension.
Your new bridge will provide natural aesthetics and function and help to support your smile and your long-term dental health. Routine dental care is important so that we can help you maintain good oral health and monitor the condition of your bridge over time.
Restore Your Smile with a Dental Bridge
Dental bridges improve both the functionality and the look of your smile. They are a secure, natural-looking way to repair broken or missing teeth. So, if you’re tired of living with the downsides of tooth problems, the Great Smile Dental team can help.
We offer comprehensive restorative, general, and cosmetic dentistry services for the entire family. It’s easy to get started with a constitution. Just contact our office for an appointment in Port St. Lucie!