Dental Bridges Stevensville
Seamlessly Fill the Gap & Improve Your Smile
Tooth loss is a common problem that can have negative effects on your appearance, your chewing ability, and your oral and overall health. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers elegant solutions to fill those empty spaces and elevate your quality of life. After a thorough examination, Dr. Mularczyk and our Stevensville team might recommend that you get a dental bridge. Continue reading below to learn more about this treatment, or contact us directly to set up your consultation. We look forward to serving you!
Why Choose Keep Smiling Dental for Dental Bridges?
- Digital Impressions Lead to Precisely Fitting Restorations
- Highly Skilled Dentist Dedicated to Patient Satisfaction
- Partnered with Local Specialists for Dental Implant Placement
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a form of tooth replacement that has multiple units bonded together. Typically, there is a crown on each end, and those crowns support one or more pontics (artificial teeth) between them. The pontics fill the empty space in the mouth. Bridges can be made of various materials, but in our practice, we typically recommend lifelike options, such as porcelain and similar materials, because they look beautiful and blend in seamlessly with the surrounding teeth.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are multiple types of dental bridges. The two most common options are a traditional fixed bridge and an implant bridge. Both have their pros and cons. During your tooth replacement consultation, we will recommend the one that best fits your goals, circumstances, and budget.
Here is a basic overview of each type of bridge:
Traditional Dental Bridges
Before we place a traditional dental bridge, we need to remove some enamel from the abutment teeth (the teeth on either side of the gap in your smile). Then, the crowns on each end of the bridge get directly bonded to those teeth. The process of placing a traditional bridge usually takes just a few appointments, and with proper care, such a restoration can last for a decade or longer.
Implant Bridges
An implant bridge does not require any modification of natural teeth. Instead, this type of restoration is supported by dental implants (prosthetic tooth roots), which get surgically placed into the jawbone. Implant bridges are stronger and sturdier than their traditional counterparts, and they have the added benefit of supporting bone health.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Your choice to get a dental bridge can help you avoid the many problems associated with tooth loss, including issues like difficulty chewing, jawbone deterioration (if you get an implant bridge), and shifting of your teeth.
Other noteworthy advantages of bridges include:
- They often last for 10 years or longer
- They look very natural
- They are strong enough to stand up to almost any food
- They are easy to maintain
- Insurance usually covers at least a portion of their cost
Are you ready to fill the gap in your smile? Contact our team today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your treatment options.