RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Dental bridges that fill the gap.
A custom porcelain bridge replaces one or more missing teeth, anchored to the healthy teeth on either side. Restores chewing and prevents the surrounding teeth from drifting.
BRIDGE OR IMPLANT?
Both replace missing teeth. They do it very differently.
A bridge uses your existing neighboring teeth as anchors and takes about two visits. An implant places a titanium root in the jaw and takes about three to six months. Bridges are faster and less invasive. Implants preserve more bone and do not require shaping the neighbors. We help you pick.
DETAILS
Bridge details.
The process
Visit one: we shape the anchor teeth, take a digital impression, and place a temporary bridge. Visit two (two to three weeks later): we bond your custom porcelain bridge in place. Most patients are numb for the prep visit only.
How long they last
10 to 15 years on average with proper care. The supporting teeth can develop decay underneath the bridge if hygiene slips, so cleanings every six months and a water flosser are non-negotiable.
Aftercare
Brush twice daily, floss under the bridge with a threader or water flosser, and keep up with cleanings. Most patients adjust to the bridge within a week and forget which tooth was missing.