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Dental Bridges

DENTAL BRIDGES COLORADO SPRINGS

Dental Bridge Treatment

A dental bridge works and acts just like the bridges we are used to seeing in real life. The purpose of a bridge is to provide coverage for a gap in your smile. For dental purposes, a dental bridge is needed to fill the space that is created when a patient is missing a tooth or many teeth.

Also known as:

  • dental bridges
  • dental plate
  • uppers and lowers
  • dental uppers and lowers
  • aesthetic smile restoratives

Desired results:

Patients looking for a dental bridge in Colorado Springs are looking for a natural filling to fill a missing tooth, or sometimes, many teeth.

If you are missing a tooth we recommend receiving some form of treatment as doing nothing can cause further damage to the surrounding teeth. You will need to come in for an assessment with Dr. Hall to determine whether a dental bridge is the treatment you need. A dental implant may be a better solution for some patients. Dr Hall will discuss your options with you before you proceed with any treatment and create a treatment plan that coincides with your specific condition and desires.

Benefits of having a bridge placed

Dental bridges consist of two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (the teeth either side of your gap). The middle section is made up of one or more pontics (artificial teeth), which fill in the gap left by one or more missing teeth.

Dental bridges may be used for support as well as cosmetic and aesthetic reasons. You can have a dental bridge placed to:

  • Prevent teeth drifting and shifting
  • Restore the aesthetics of your smile
  • Act as a force distributor when eating, biting, chewing, and talking
  • Supports remaining teeth

If you take proper care of your dental bridge, you can ensure that it will last a long time. The process of having a bridge placed usually requires two or more appointments with Dr. Hall. Impressions of your teeth are taken and are sent off to a laboratory so that the necessary dental crowns and bridges can be professionally made. During this time you are given a temporary bridge. Once the permanent dental bridges are ready, they can be fitted and sealed onto your teeth during the second appointment.

Dental Bridges Colorado Springs

If you’re having crowns placed and are missing a tooth or teeth, it is likely that Dr. Hall will want to fit you with a dental bridge or discuss dental implant therapy. This is to help restore your smile and to ensure that your teeth remain in their proper location. When teeth are missing, the teeth on each side of the gap may begin to shift; with a bridge your teeth will stay where they should!

Call our Colorado Springs office at (719) 481-8250 to learn more about dental bridges. You may also contact us to schedule an appointment by phone or online.

FAQs

A dental bridge works by providing coverage for a gap in your smile. For dental purposes, a dental bridge is sometimes required to fill the space that is created when a patient is missing a tooth or many teeth. It’s important to fill a gap caused by missing teeth in order to prevent damage to the remaining teeth. In some cases, a dental implant is a better solution than a dental bridge, so we recommend that you come in for a consultation to allow Dr Hall to determine which treatment is best for your needs.

Dental bridges can be used for supporting remaining teeth, as well as for cosmetic purposes. A dental bridge is helpful in preventing teeth from shifting, and can restore the aesthetic of your smile. A bridge can also act as a force distributor when eating, biting, chewing and talking. By replacing a missing tooth, you can help to prevent further damage to the surrounding teeth and ensure that your oral health is maintained in the long term. If you leave missing teeth untreated, you may develop a number of oral health issues.

In order to have a dental bridge placed, you will generally need to come in for two or more appointments. First, Dr. Hall will take impressions of your teeth, which will be sent to a laboratory, where the necessary crowns and bridges are professionally made. You will be given a temporary bridge while you wait for your permanent bridge to be fabricated. Once your dental bridge is ready, it can be fitted and sealed onto your teeth during your next appointment.