Dental Bridges – Phoenix, AZ
Reliable Dental Restoration to Bridge Gaps In Your Smile
If you’re struggling with a dental problem like missing several teeth in a row, you aren’t the only one. Millions of people are facing issues like losing pearly whites or experiencing damage or decay to their smiles. Fortunately, you can reach out to our team at Bell Road Dental Care of Phoenix to close any gaps in your smile with dental bridges. These restorations will help renew your beautiful smile and rebuild a more comfortable bite, and you can typically expect your results in just two appointments! Keep reading to learn more or schedule your consultation by giving us a call today.
Why Choose Bell Road Dental Care of Phoenix for Dental Bridges?
- Uses State-of-the-Art Dental Technology
- Prioritizes Open Communication & Customer Service
- Natural-Looking & Reliable Dental Materials
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge allows patients with one or more missing teeth to enjoy a complete smile once again. Missing teeth are known for causing many problems, especially as it pertains to eating and speaking. Not to mention, the potential shifting of natural teeth as well as weakening of the jawbone over time. Having a dental bridge created and secured into place is a positive and beneficial way to improve the aesthetics and overall health of an individual’s smile.
Types of Dental Bridges
You’ll first want to schedule a consultation with our team to determine the best approach for addressing your missing teeth. Once we’ve had a chance to look over your dental history and assess your smile, we can walk you through the types of dental bridges you can consider.
Traditional Dental Bridge
Traditional dental bridges use healthy adjacent teeth as anchors. These teeth must be prepped to ensure a proper fit when the bridge is put into place. This process involves removing a small amount of the enamel. Lab technicians will fuse multiple dental crowns to create what looks to be a bridge. When ready for placement, the outer crowns fit over the adjacent, anchoring teeth while the interior crowns rest on top of the gums.
Implant Bridge
If a patient prefers a more stable solution for rebuilding their smile, an implant bridge can be created and attached to two or more implants, which are surgically placed into the jawbone. This tooth-replacement option will not only help preserve any remaining natural teeth, but the metal posts will serve as your new roots, promoting stronger and healthier bone growth in the jaw. Furthermore, your results can potentially last several decades to a lifetime with proper care!
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
With modern advancements in dental technology, you can expect to enjoy numerous benefits with dental bridges, including:
- Replace one or multiple missing teeth in a row.
- Simpler oral hygiene in the long term.
- Keep the position of any other remaining natural teeth.
- A restoration that blends flawlessly with the rest of your smile.
- Results that last 15+ years with proper care and regular dental checkups.
- Can preserve a youthful facial shape and jawbone (with an implant bridge).
Dental Bridges FAQs
Can You Take a Dental Bridge Out?
Dental bridges are not designed to be taken out at home. They are made to stay in your mouth for many years after being placed. Only a dental professional can remove your bridge. Some healthcare providers may refer to partial dentures as “removal bridges,” but this isn’t entirely accurate. Partials are similar to bridges, but one of the key differences is that partials can be removed by the patient at any time, while bridges cannot.
Is Getting a Dental Bridge Painful?
Many patients are hesitant to commit to dental treatment because they are worried that it will be painful. Fortunately, we will do everything we can to make your procedure as comfortable as possible. Your dentist will begin by numbing your mouth with a local anesthetic, so you shouldn’t be able to feel a thing. You may experience some soreness for a few days, but this can be managed with over-the-counter medications. Because bridges keep your teeth from shifting out of place, they can actually prevent discomfort in the future related to denture drift.
How Many Teeth Can a Dental Bridge Replace?
Depending on your needs, a dental bridge can replace anywhere from one to four missing teeth in a row. However, in most cases, bridges are used to replace only one or two teeth. The longer that a bridge extends, the less stable it becomes. Because of this, it can become risky to have a bridge replace three or more teeth. Implant bridges lower this risk, but ultimately, the smaller the bridge, the more secure it is.
Do Dental Bridges Feel Natural?
After a few days of having your dental bridge, it should start to feel more and more natural. Bridges are made from durable materials that can stand up to everyday chewing forces just as easily as natural tooth enamel, so eating with your bridge shouldn’t feel strange. The reason your dentist reshaped your abutment teeth was to ensure that the bridge fits comfortably in the mouth. Additionally, every bridge is customized based on impressions taken of the teeth. Ultimately, your bridge shouldn’t feel awkward or noticeable in the mouth.