Fill Gaps in Your Mouth with Functional and Life-like Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a permanent alternative to dentures for anyone missing a few teeth in a row. Sonoma Smiles is known for its high-quality restorations in Rohnert Park, California, and nearby locations. So, if you need a dental bridge to rebuild your beautiful smile, you are in the right place. Dr. Wayne Sutton and his team use high-quality materials and artistic skills to craft restorations resembling natural teeth.
How do dental bridges restore smiles?
A dental bridge is an excellent restoration when you have partial tooth loss. As the name suggests, this restoration “bridges” the gap between two healthy teeth to restore your functionality and aesthetics. A traditional dental bridge uses the healthy surrounding teeth (abutments) as anchors. However, these supporting teeth must be crowned to support your bridge better.
You can still benefit from a dental bridge even if you don’t have healthy adjacent teeth or prefer not to alter your natural teeth. An implant-supported bridge is an excellent option, as it’s anchored directly into the jawbone using titanium posts. Many patients opt for implant-supported bridges for their enhanced stability and comfortable fit.
What should I expect from the dental bridge procedure?
Dr. Sutton will inspect your teeth and oral health to determine your bridge eligibility. These restorations don’t have strict eligibility restrictions. Any adult in good oral health qualifies for dental bridges.
After your initial consultation, we’ll prepare the abutment teeth by reshaping the enamel to ensure a secure fit for the dental crowns. Next, we’ll digitally scan your teeth, capturing precise measurements to create a seamless restoration in the gap left by missing teeth. Our dental lab will fabricate your custom bridgework, a process that takes a few days. In the meantime, we’ll place temporary restorations to protect your teeth from infection and injury.
You’ll come to our office for placement when we receive your restoration. Typically, we’ll adjust your restoration to ensure it offers optimal alignment and supports your natural bite. Once everything is set, we’ll cement your crowns and bridge with strong dental adhesives. It will take a few days to adjust to your new appliances. However, after the adjustment period, you’ll smile, talk, and eat as if you have 100% natural teeth!
Are dental bridges worth it?
Do you want to restore your smile with dental brides? Here are the benefits you can expect.
- Natural appearance: We match the shade of your bridge to the surrounding teeth to achieve life-looking results.
- Improved aesthetics: A bridge closes your unsightly gap and supports your facial structure to enhance your aesthetics.
- Better oral health: Bridges support improved oral hygiene and stabilize the nearby teeth to maintain your healthy bite.
- Affordability: Dental bridges are an economical solution for replacing teeth compared to dental implants.
- Durability: These restorations can last 10-plus years with proper care.
Do you want to replace your missing teeth with dental bridges?
Sonoma Smiles offers exceptional dental bridge services to create astounding smiles in Rohnert Park, CA. Call (707) 868-0666 today to reserve an appointment with Dr. Sutton to rebuild your smile with functional, beautiful bridges.
Dental bridges let you smile with confidence
A bridge is a non-surgical way to replace one or many teeth. A bridge uses the adjacent teeth as anchors to support the missing tooth or teeth. With today’s dental advancements, a bridge can be fabricated in a fairly short period of time, using a metal or non-metal foundation. Don’t let that missing tooth affect the way you speak, eat, and smile. Bridges yield immediate results that last a lifetime. Ask your dentist what type of bridge may be right for you.
