Dental Bridges
Dental Bridges in Pickering – Restore Your Smile & Confidence
Missing teeth can make everyday tasks like eating and speaking more difficult, while also affecting your appearance and dental health. Fortunately, dental bridges provide a permanent, natural-looking solution to replace missing teeth and restore function.
At Pickering Smile Centre, we offer custom-designed dental bridges to seamlessly blend with your natural teeth, helping you eat, speak, and smile with confidence!
Why Choose a Dental Bridge?
A bridge is one was to cover spaces left by missing teeth.
Prevents sagging or premature aging caused by tooth loss.
Helps your teeth to function properly while eating and speaking.
Helps to keep your natural teeth in alignment and prevents shifting caused by spaces.
Fixed dental bridges provide a strong and stable way to replace missing teeth that can last for many years.
Unlike other tooth replacement options, there is no surgery required to have a dental bridge installed.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
When a single tooth or multiple teeth in one area need to be replaced, a dental bridge may be a good solution. A dental bridge is called a bridge because it uses adjacent teeth or dental implants as anchors to support a custom-made porcelain replacement tooth (or teeth).
Are There Different Types of Dental Bridges?
- Fixed Traditional Dental Bridge Secured in place with a strong bonding material, a fixed bridge is not removable and offers good function and stability. A fixed bridge can be connected to either dental implants or natural teeth.
- Maryland Bridge A Maryland bridge is a type of fixed bridge that is sometimes used to close a space between natural teeth. Instead of a full cap covering the abutment teeth, small metal wings are used to bond the artificial tooth in place. This type of bridge is often used when only one tooth needs to be replaced in a cosmetic area. Because of the structure, this type of restoration is not as strong and durable as a traditional bridge.
- Cantilever Bridge This type of bridge procedure is not often done these days. This is a restoration that is used when there is no tooth behind the space that needs to be filled. The bridge is fixed onto only one tooth, and is not a great solution in high function areas. The more modern approach to this type of tooth replacement is a dental implant.
- Removable Bridges Often referred to as a partial denture, removable bridges must be removed for cleaning and at night. This type of prosthetic required little or no preparation to the surrounding teeth, but offers considerably less stability than a fixed bridge.
Our dental bridges are custom-matched to blend in with the size, shape, and color of your natural teeth.
Is the Process for Getting a Dental Bridge Painful?
The procedure to place a bridge is a non-invasive, comfortable procedure that will allow you to replace missing teeth in only a few visits. Local anaesthesia (dental freezing) is used to keep you comfortable and pain free during your treatment.
How Do I Care For My Bridge?
Porcelain bridges require very little additional care than your natural teeth. Brush as you normally would, and your dentist will instruct you how to floss around and clean the space under the bridge.
How Long Do Bridges Last?
Dental Bridges are a durable and simple way to replace single or multiple missing teeth. You can expect your bridge to last a minimum of 10-15 years, depending on your habits and homecare. Replacing your old bridge is a simple process, very similar to the initial treatment.
What Should I Expect if I Get a Bridge?
Dental bridges are a relatively simple restorative procedure. You will only require a couple of visits to obtain your ideal smile.
Consultation & Smile Design
We will discuss your options with you and evaluate your teeth to determine whether a bridge is the best option to replace your missing tooth/teeth.
Preparation for Bridge
Your dentist will use specialized equipment to remove a thin layer of enamel on the teeth that will be securing the bridge (abutments). This process is gentle and only requires a local anaesthetic (dental freezing).
Production of Bridge
Your bridge is custom created using high-quality materials for a natural looking and durable result.
Final Insertion
Once your bridge is ready, your dentist will securely bond it to your teeth, instantly replacing your missing tooth/teeth.
With proper care and regular check-ups, a dental bridge can last for years, ensuring a healthy, beautiful smile.
Why Choose Pickering Smile Centre for Your Dental Bridges?
We have placed hundreds of dental bridges.
Modern techniques and equipment make your Smile Centre experience seamless.
We will create a custom treatment plan that works for you.
Regular check-ups help extend the lifespan of your bridge.
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