Missing teeth can impact more than just your appearance. It can impact how you speak, eat, and keep your mouth clean. At Pristine Dental and Orthodontics, we offer dental bridges in Arnold, MO, to help restore function and appearance to your smile!
A dental bridge uses a custom-made restoration to replace the space of one or more missing teeth. A bridge has one or more replacement teeth (pontics) attached and is held in place by the surrounding natural teeth or crowns.
The process for dental bridges typically involves the following phases:
Your dentist will examine your teeth, talk through your overall goals, and decide if the bridge is the best method for your needs.
If you are receiving a traditional bridge, the teeth that surround the gap (abutment teeth) will need to be reshaped to accommodate the supporting crowns.
After you have prepared your abutment teeth, we will take a series of precise impressions of the mouth and we will send them to the dental lab. It is to build a custom-fit bridge.
We will put in a temporary bridge for you to protect your prepared teeth and restore some function during the time.
After the laboratory has finished fabricating your custom dental bridge, we will carefully fit it into your mouth and cement it.
Depending on your needs, we may schedule a follow-up visit to confirm it is functioning properly and check your bite alignment.
Depending on your oral health and placement, we may recommend one of the following options:
Dental bridges offer many benefits, including:
At Pristine Dental and Orthodontics, we care about our patients. We start the process with a full examination and we will walk you through your options to ensure that a dental bridge is the right choice for you. With traditional and implant-supported dental bridges, we have customized the treatment for you.
Don't let gaps in your smile get in the way of your quality of life. Give us a call today to schedule your consultation and take the first step to a happier and healthier smile.
Unexpected dental emergencies can be stressful, but our team is here to provide swift and effective care when you need it most. Whether you're suffering from severe tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or any other urgent dental issue, we are equipped to handle emergencies with precision and compassion.
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