From Gaps to Grins with Solid and Natural-looking Fixed Bridges
Would you like to replace missing teeth, and dentures and implants aren’t an option? Fixed dental bridges from Kelli Brady DDS can restore your smile whether you have lost your teeth to injury, decay, or gum disease. Porcelain dental bridges placed by Dr. Kelli Brady spans a gap between two healthy teeth or implants to restore your smile’s function and appearance.
What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge fits into the space where the natural tooth was, using a set of natural-looking prosthetic teeth. Like an architectural bridge, your dental bridge needs support on either end. Dental bridges are supported by the nearby teeth (abutments) on either side of the gap. The abutment teeth must be reshaped and crowned to hold the bridge securely.
What to expect from the dental bridge procedure
To restore your smile with a bridge, you require at least two dental appointments. During your first visit, we’ll examine your smile to determine your eligibility for bridgework. If so, we’ll prepare your abutment teeth by reshaping the enamel. Then, we’ll take digital impressions of your prepped teeth, which our dental lab will use to custom-make your bridgework. Until your bridge is ready, we’ll protect your abutment teeth with a temporary restoration.
During your second visit, we’ll try the fit and alignment of your bridge before securing it permanently to your abutment teeth with dental cement. Getting used to your new teeth may take a few days and some adjustments. However, after the adjustment period, fixed bridges feel and function just like natural teeth, and you’ll hardly notice they’re artificial!
Benefits of dental bridges
Anyone with missing or damaged teeth is a viable candidate for dental bridges. Without a replacement in the gap left by a missing tooth, the surrounding teeth may shift and affect your bite. These bite changes can cause jaw pain, headaches, and teeth grinding, but a bridge can halt these problems.
Bridgework offers numerous cosmetic and functional benefits.
Some include:
- Enhanced confidence after an accident or injury
- Porcelain bridges offer a lifelike appearance
- Bridges restore your speaking and eating ability to near-perfect
- They can last 10-plus years with proper care
- Fixed bridges are maintained like natural teeth
- They retain the contours of your face
- Bridges maintain your teeth by preventing the nearby teeth from shifting
Bridge your smile today!
If tooth loss has been holding you back, bridges offer a path to reclaiming your smile and confidence. Schedule an appointment with our team at Kelli Brady DDS to discover how bridges can transform your smile and life. Call our offices in Norwood, NJ (646) 692-0227 or New York, NY (201) 806-6866 to start your journey towards a happier, healthier you!
A bridge is a non-surgical way to replace one or many teeth. A bridge uses the adjacent teeth as anchors to support the missing tooth or teeth. With today’s dental advancements, a bridge can be fabricated in a fairly short period of time, using a metal or nonmetal foundation. Don’t let that missing tooth affect the way you speak, eat, and smile. Bridges yield immediate results that last a lifetime. Ask your dentist what type of bridge may be right for you.
