Bridges

Smile Bright Dental
General Dentists & Emergency Dentists located in Tampa, FL & New Port Richey, FL
Around 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, which can diminish their self-confidence and take a toll on their dental health when not treated. At Smile Bright Dental in Town N’ Country, New Tampa, Greater Carrollwood, and New Port Richey, Florida, Maryam Rostami, DMD, and the team offer dental bridges to fill in tooth gaps and create flawless smiles. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today.
What are dental bridges?
Dental bridges are restorations that replace missing permanent teeth that have fallen out or required extraction. There are numerous types of bridges available; some require dental implants (metal posts that act as artificial tooth roots), while others bond to your adjacent natural teeth. Bridges can dramatically restore the look and function of your smile.
Which benefits do dental bridges offer?
Bridges offer an array of benefits for people with missing teeth, including:
- Elimination of tooth gaps
- Easier chewing
- Less adjacent tooth shifting
- Clearer speech
- Greater self-confidence
The Smile Bright Dental experts customize a restorative dental treatment plan that best suits you. They may suggest more than one type of treatment to maximize your results.
Am I a candidate for a bridge?
Your Smile Bright Dental provider discusses your medical history, dental history, lifestyle, and goals to determine if you’d benefit from a dental bridge. They also examine your teeth and gums and assess the results of your dental X-rays to determine which type of bridge or other dental restoration treatment is the most appropriate.
What happens during bridge placement?
What to expect when receiving a dental bridge depends on the type you get and may include:
Traditional bridges
Traditional dental bridges consist of two dental crowns bonded over the top of your adjacent natural teeth, with an artificial tooth in between. After creating a custom-fitted bridge, your dentist bonds it to your adjacent teeth to fill in a gap and perfect your smile.
Implant-supported bridges
During implant-supported bridge placement, your dentist first inserts dental implants (metal posts) into your jawbone. This is minor surgery. They create a custom-fitted bridge containing several artificial teeth and bond them to the dental implants to fill the gaps.
How can I take good care of dental bridges?
After receiving a dental bridge, it’s necessary to care for it properly. Brush your teeth after meals, floss daily, and visit Smile Bright Dental every six months for dental exams and cleanings. Avoid chewing on hard objects or opening packages with your teeth, and contact the Smile Bright Dental team if your bridge is damaged.
Schedule a dental bridge evaluation\ at Smile Bright Dental by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.
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