Dental bridges fill the gaps between teeth to complete your beautiful smile
Whether you have lost your teeth at the front or back of your mouth, you should fill that gap immediately. Missing teeth yield numerous oral complications, including teeth misalignment, reduced chewing ability, speech issues, and degraded oral health. Thankfully, whether you are missing one or more teeth, unsightly gaps can be closed with dental bridges. Once in place, a dental bridge helps you regain confidence and comfort when smiling, eating, or talking.
Troubled by your mouth spaces due to missing teeth? Mid-Valley Dental Care, serving Northridge and its environs, can help. Drs. Terence Lau, Casey Lau, and Kayla Lau install durable and natural-looking dental bridges to rebuild your beautiful smile.
What is a dental bridge?
When you picture a bridge, you imagine two points connected by a strong structure in the middle. A dental bridge isn’t different. The dentist uses a custom-made restoration to span the space left by missing teeth. Traditional bridges are anchored to the nearby teeth and reinforced with dental crowns for ultimate stability.
How is a dental bridge placed?
The process usually takes 2-3 visits:
- Preparation: We’ll reshape the supporting teeth to create space for dental crowns. Then, we’ll take impressions to create a custom bridge. In the meantime, we’ll place temporary crowns to protect your teeth.
- Placement: On the subsequent visit, we’ll check the fit and appearance of the bridge and then bond it to the support teeth with strong adhesives.
You’ll need a few days to adjust to bridges. However, once this happens, you’ll eat, speak, and smile like you have 100% natural teeth.
How long does a bridge last?
Our dental bridges are created from resilient materials. Modern bridges can even restore posterior teeth involved with daily chewing and grinding. Dental bridges can last well over 10 years with proper care.
Do bridges look natural?
Yes, modern dental bridges are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. We use materials like porcelain or ceramic to match your teeth’ color, size, and shape. Our dental bridges are so realistic-looking, even to restore front teeth where aesthetics matter.
Why should I opt for a dental bridge?
A dental bridge is a tried and tested solution for one or a few missing teeth. It’s ideal when dental surgery isn’t an option, and you need something more stable than traditional dentures.
Here are the benefits of dental bridges:
- Aesthetics: Dental bridges are created from life-looking materials to ensure your smile looks natural. With dental bridges, you don’t need to feel insecure about your teeth when speaking or smiling.
- Stability: We reinforce your dental bridge with dental crowns, providing incredible stability when using your teeth. Dental bridges don’t move or fall out when using your teeth.
- Simple maintenance: Your oral hygiene regimen doesn’t change because you have dental bridges. They are maintained the same way as natural teeth.
- Conservative treatment: Unlike dental implants, dental bridges don’t need surgery. Their conservative nature makes them ideal for many patients.
- Longevity: Dental bridges provide a long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth.
How do I maintain a dental bridge?
Like any investment, maintenance is essential if you want your bridges to serve you well. Observe the following maintenance tips to keep your bridges looking their best.
- Brush and floss daily, especially under and around the bridge
- Use a dental floss or water flosser to clean hard-to-reach areas
- Visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and check-ups
- Avoid biting into very hard foods that could damage the bridge
- Wear a dentist-recommended mouthguard if you grind your teeth at night
Where can I get a dental bridge in Northridge, California?
A dental bridge can transform your smile and life. If you’d like to replace your missing teeth with high-quality bridges, call (818) 886-3500 to schedule an appointment with Mid-Valley Dental Care.