A dental bridge is a permanent appliance that replaces a missing tooth or teeth.
WHY YOU NEED DENTAL BRIDGE?
When you have a missing tooth or several missing teeth, it might affect you
in ways that go beyond how your smile appears. Our teeth fit together
perfectly. Nearby teeth may erupt to fill the space left by a lost tooth.
A dental bridge can prevent that movement and address changes to the function and appearance of the teeth including:
Restoring your healthy smile
Restoring the ability to properly chew food
Maintaining the shape of your face
Adjusting your bite to the proper parameters
Keeps your remaining teeth from moving out of their correct position
Restoring your proper speech and pronunciation
BENEFIT
A bridge is customized for you
Your teeth are stable and your bite is repaired
A dental bridge keeps your face looking like you
Dental bridges make replacing missing teeth quick
What happens during a dental bridge procedure?
A traditional dental bridge placement usually requires two appointments. During the first appointment, your dentist will prepare the abutment teeth and take impressions (digital scans) of your teeth. You will get a temporary bridge while a dental laboratory creates your final dental bridge.
During a second appointment, the final, permanent dental bridge will replace the temporary bridge. Adjustments can be made to make sure