in Lone Tree, CO
We Offer Custom Dental Bridges
Even one missing tooth can diminish even the most beautiful smile. Dental bridges help to restore the smiles of patients, allowing them to smile wide and with pride. These natural-looking, tooth-colored replacements are long-lasting and durable—making them the perfect replacement option for one or more missing teeth. These dental prosthetics can replace teeth that have fallen out, been knocked out, or required extraction.
As the name implies, a dental bridge bridges the gap, completing your smile in a seamless way.
Not just placed for aesthetic reasons, dental bridges preserve the integrity of your remaining teeth and assist your mouth’s structure to support a healthier oral environment. When teeth are lost, the use of a dental bridge keeps the resulting gaps in the mouth from causing teeth to shift and your jaw from developing issues.
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The Process and Placement
Dental bridges typically require a couple of appointments with your dentist. During the first visit, a local anesthetic will be administered to numb the neighboring teeth. Then your dentist will prepare the neighboring teeth by removing decay that is present and reducing them so dental crowns can be fitted over the top of them.
Next, your dentist will make a digital mold of your teeth to fabricate the bridge, and finally, you will be fitted with a temporary dental bridge created from a tooth-colored plastic resin material.
The mold will be sent to a dental lab to have a custom bridge made. This may take up to 3 weeks to complete and send back to your dentist.
At the second visit, your cosmetic dentist will remove the temporary resin bridge and replace it with the new, customized ceramic bridge version. Your dentist will make adjustments to the new bridge to produce a proper bite pattern and fit. After that, the bridge will be permanently bonded to your teeth.
Replacing missing teeth with a dental bridge should make eating food much easier. As a precaution, it’s a good idea to focus on softer foods cut into smaller pieces until you’ve had a chance to get used to the bridge.
Caring for a Dental Bridge
If you take proper care of your dental bridge, you’ll find it can last you for years to come—and taking care of your dental bridge is actually a lot easier than you may think.
In order to ensure the health and longevity of your dental bridge, make sure you take proper care of your teeth. This means brushing not only the areas around your bridge, but also the bridge itself.
Along with at-home care, it’s very important to visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups. They will check your bridge and the teeth your bridge is anchored to and provide any services that may be required to ensure the ongoing health of your anchor teeth and bridge.
With proper care, your dental bridge may last up to fifteen years or possibly even longer!
If you think you may be a good candidate for a dental bridge, call our office today to set up a consultation appointment.
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