Replace Your Missing Teeth with High-quality Dental Bridges
Have you lost your teeth to injury, decay, or gum disease? Divine Dental Center can make your smile whole with dental bridges in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Osayomore Eguakun and her team use high-quality materials and excellent technical skills to place dental bridges that feel and look natural. Feel great again when eating or smiling with our high-quality bridges.
How do dental bridges replace missing teeth?
A dental bridge fills a toothless gap between two healthy teeth or implants, replacing several missing teeth in a row. The bridge comprises prosthetic teeth, called pontics, which are custom-designed to fit the space left by the missing teeth. Traditional dental bridges are supported by healthy teeth (abutments) on either side of the gap. To ensure a secure fit, we place dental crowns over the abutment teeth, providing a solid foundation for the bridge and ensuring long-lasting stability.
Conventional bridges do the job, but some patients require more stability. Implant-supported bridges are more stable because they are anchored directly in the jawbone. This provides incredible stability when eating, talking, and smiling. Patients also love implant bridges because they don’t require reshaping otherwise healthy teeth.
How are dental bridges placed?
It takes 2-3 easy appointments to place a dental bridge. The first visit involves a consultation. Our experienced dentist carefully assesses your bite, the health of your surrounding teeth, and the span of the gap to design a dental bridge that balances function and durability. Techniques like using stronger materials or recommending alternatives such as implant-supported bridges can enhance the bridge’s stability and performance.
Once we devise your treatment plan, the dentist will reshape the abutment teeth to create space for supporting dental crowns. Then, we’ll take digital scans of your mouth to guide the dental lab during the fabrication of your restorations. The bridge is meticulously created to match the exact specifications of your teeth. Until your bridge and crowns are ready, the dentist will place temporary restorations on your teeth to shield them from accidents and infections.
Once we receive your bridge and crowns, you’ll come to our office for placement. After a few “try-ins” to inspect the alignment and occlusion of your teeth, we’ll bond your bridge in place, restoring your functionality and aesthetics. Many patients take a few days to adjust to dental bridges. After this period, everything will feel and look normal. It’s as if you have 100% natural teeth!
What are the benefits of dental bridges?
Dental bridges are created from high-quality ceramics to ensure they mimic your natural dentition as closely as possible. Once placed, dental bridges are nearly indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Besides aesthetics, bridges offer other benefits like:
- Restores your oral function to near-perfect
- Prevent the nearby teeth from shifting
- Dental bridges are long-lasting
- Placing dental bridges is a minimally invasive procedure
- Bridges can last 10-15 years with proper maintenance
- Caring for dental bridges isn’t cumbersome
Is it time to restore your smile with dental bridges?
Dental bridges are a functional and beautiful alternative to dentures. Don’t live another day with the discomfort and embarrassment of missing teeth. Call (615) 200-1195 to schedule an appointment with Divine Dental Center. We are experienced in replacing teeth with dental bridges and other teeth replacements.
