River Run Dental Spa provides dental bridges to restore your smile by replacing one or several teeth with a fixed, comfortable prosthetic device. This restorative dentistry procedure is typically done in two visits, and may be covered by your dental insurance. See one of our restorative dentists near you to restore the natural look and feel of your smile and face.
What are Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges – as their name suggests – serve as a bridge between two teeth to cover the space left by a missing tooth. Unlike dental implants, they aren’t anchored into the jaw. Instead, they are anchored by fixing a prosthesis to two adjacent teeth.
Bridges are fixed prosthetics. This means that once they are placed in your mouth you treat them just like a natural tooth and do not remove them to clean or maintain.
Who is a Candidate for a Dental Bridge?
A bridge is ideal for those with one or more missing teeth in a row. These devices are an affordable way to prevent shifting teeth, maintain your natural facial shape, fix problems with your bite, and enhance the look of your smile.
A bridge may be appropriate if you:
- Have trouble chewing because of missing teeth
- Feel a shift in your bite because of how your teeth align
- Experience discomfort from uneven wear on your teeth
- Feel conscious about how you look because of a gap
- Are looking for an alternative to dental implants or a partial denture
Having healthy adjacent teeth is an important factor in determining if a bridge is for you, as they’re necessary to act as the anchoring point for the bridge. If these apply to you, then a bridge may be your best option for your smile.
Why Choose River Run for A Dental Bridge
River Run Dental Spa is an award-winning dental practice that offers patients a truly remarkable experience. Our spa-like environment, use of advanced technologies and techniques, and compassionate chairside manner deliver amazing outcomes with total comfort.
Our experienced dentists are recognized for their excellence. Having completed countless restorative dental procedures, know that you’re in great hands when you see us.
What to Expect During the Bridge Procedure
The bridge procedure is a relatively quick and easy one that’s completed across two visits.
Consultation & Exam
Your dentist will do a thorough exam along with X-rays or scans. Your dentist will use these to determine if a bridge is your best option. You’ll have this opportunity to learn about the procedure, ask questions, and explore all your options.
Preparation, Impressions, and Temporary Bridges
Your dentist begins by preparing your teeth for a bridge. After a local anesthesia is applied, they will reshape the adjacent teeth in preparation for the bridge. Impressions and scans are then done to get precise measurements. A temporary bridge is placed until the permanent one is fabricated, and then you return for a follow-up visit.
Permanent Bridge Placement
After fabrication, the temporary bridge is removed, the area is prepared, and the permanent bridge is placed. Your dentist will then check for color and fit. They’ll make fine-tuned adjustments for a precise and comfortable bite.
You now have a renewed smile!
Aftercare typically involves carefully brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Make sure to floss under the bridge where it meets the gumline, too. A visit to your dentist every six months is recommended so we can check on the bridge, and so you can keep up with your oral hygiene. With proper care you can expect the bridge to last 10-15 years, or longer.
Book a Dental Bridge Consultation Today
A dental bridge is an effective, affordable, and comfortable way to fill a gap left by multiple missing teeth. In just a few visits you will be confidently smiling again, speaking clearly, and enhancing your facial appearance when you get a fixed tooth bridge.