Dental Bridges
Serving Dallas, Arlington, Mesquite, Grapevine & Fort Worth
While some people might be missing a tooth or two, others may have lost a few in a row, which can lead to multiple kinds of complications. The good news is that our team at Bear Creek Family Dentistry can provide dental bridges to replace several consecutive missing teeth. These restorations are natural-looking and durable, and they’re able to last for a decade or more so long as you take good care of them. Keep reading to learn more about dental bridges or give us a call today to schedule a consultation with our team!
What is a Dental Bridge?
This type of restoration is mainly reserved for patients who are missing one to three teeth in a row. Instead of relying on the gum line like dentures, dental bridges are designed to be supported via two dental crowns and pontics, or the artificial teeth that will connect the two sides. The materials used will be tooth-colored and durable, that way your restoration can function just like your natural pearly whites.
Types of Dental Bridges
During your consultation, our team will walk you through your options for bridging the gap in your smile. We’ll evaluate your oral health, go over your smile goals, and discuss the best solution that fits your unique needs. Here are the two kinds of dental bridges we offer:
Traditional Dental Bridge
Traditional dental bridges typically consist of two dental crowns that are linked by pontics to replace one to three missing teeth. Anymore than three and this can make the restoration less stable. Our team will alter the enamel of both adjacent teeth so that we can make room for your bridge.
Implant Bridge
Unlike traditional ones, implant dental bridges will not require us to reshape the enamel of your adjacent teeth. Instead, we’ll place titanium posts into your jawbone to serve as new tooth roots which will support your restoration. Not only can an implant bridge replace missing teeth, but it can also provide greater stability and longevity compared to a traditional one, and the metal posts will even be able to prevent jawbone deterioration.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Many of the advantages of renewing your smile with a dental bridge include:
- Improved oral health
- Natural-looking results
- Simplified maintenance
- Boosts self-esteem
- Preserves the jawbone with implant dental bridges
- Long-lasting solution (10+ years with traditional bridges; 30+ with implant bridges)