Dental Bridges

WHAT ARE DENTAL BRIDGES?

It can be more than just a cosmetic problem when one or more of your teeth have fallen out, as gaps in your teeth may cause other teeth to shift. This may result in extra tension when biting, increased pain during chewing, or even trouble speaking. A dental bridge restores the health and appearance of your smile by filling in spaces using a false tooth that is supported by either crowns, dental implants, or a combination of both. At Sunshine Dental in Corona, CA, our team offers dental bridges with high-quality materials to help restore your beautiful smile. If you have gaps in your smile, schedule an appointment with us to get more information about your restoration options with a custom bridge.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DENTAL BRIDGES?

A dental bridge custom-made for you at Sunshine Dental can restore and enhance your smile with a number of great benefits, including:

• Creating a permanent solution to missing teeth
• Restoring your smile and natural face shape
• Strengthening your bite
• Preserving the health of neighboring teeth
• Helping to prevent bone loss
• Improving speech and eating
• Typically whole or partially covered by insurance

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR A DENTAL BRIDGE?

People with missing teeth don't merely have a cosmetic problem — gaps in the teeth may heavily impact the health of your mouth. The fact is: your mouth is balanced carefully, and a missing tooth can affect its function. Over time, gaps can lead to the shifting of teeth, causing bite problems (underbite, overbite, crossbite) and gum or jawbone atrophy. A dental bridge requires the surrounding teeth to be strong enough to hold the restoration, with good jawbone density and gums. Dr. Bhakta will examine your mouth during your consultation to help you decide the best type of bridge (traditional, cantilever, Maryland bonded, or resin bonded) and material (ceramic, porcelain, metal, and porcelain fused to metal).

WHAT IS RECOVERY FROM DENTAL BRIDGE PLACEMENT LIKE?

Once your dental bridge is in place, you should notice an improvement in the function and appearance of your teeth and smile. You may need a second visit at Sunshine Dental to adjust the fit if it feels loose in the first few weeks after placement. Our team will show you how to maintain your dental bridge, including the ways to keep it clean and what foods to avoid. Keeping your bridge and your mouth clean is extremely important, as it is possible for decay to develop under the bridge if not tended to. With proper care, your custom bridge may last for many years. You should continue to schedule appointments to get an annual dental examination and twice-yearly cleanings. During your exams, our Corona, CA team can evaluate the wear and health of your dental bridge to decide if it needs to be replaced or repaired.