Dental Bridges

If you have a gap in your teeth due to a missing tooth, a dental bridge may be a treatment to consider. Gaps not only compromise your smile, they can also affect your overall oral health and possibly your speaking ability.

 

What Are Dental Bridges?

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A dental bridge is a false tooth, also called a pontic, that is held in place in your smile. They come in four types: traditional (adjacent teeth hold it in place), cantilever (bonds to one tooth with a dental crown), Maryland (uses a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of the teeth), and implant-supported (held in place by one or more dental implants). 

 

How The Treatment Works

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Most procedures begin by recontouring the teeth adjacent to the gap. This will help us place crowns on them. Impressions will then be taken so that a model can be made in a dental lab. While it’s being created, you will wear a temporary bridge. Once your custom-designed bridge is ready, we will bond it into place. Proper dental care can help bridges last for up to 15 years.

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Schedule An Appointment With Us Today

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A dental bridge treatment may help those patients who are missing a tooth and want to restore their full smiles. To learn more, schedule an appointment by calling Creekside Family Dentistry in Columbia, TN, today at (931) 388–3384.

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