Dental Bridges Melrose
Bringing Your Complete Smile Back
Does a large gap caused by one or more missing teeth make you reconsider what you eat, what you say, or when you smile? If so, you’re far from alone, and we’re eager to help. A dental bridge is just one way we can give you back your appearance, your confidence, and the ability to eat and speak with ease.
Why Choose Melrose Dental Group for Dental Bridges?
- Restorations Made with World-Class Craftsmanship
- We Go at Your Pace & Never Pressure to Get Treatment
- A Compassionate & Personalized Approach to Dentistry
What is a Dental Bridge?
Dental bridges are a great option for replacing one or multiple adjacent teeth. A bridge is made of two dental crowns with a pontic tooth in between them. Dental bridges are more affordable for replacing teeth and can be attached to existing teeth or dental implants. They are attached with cement and can last between five and seven years with good maintenance.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
Bridges are an affordable tooth replacement option that can be cemented to your existing teeth or permanently fixed in your mouth. You do not need to remove them. This allows patients to care for them as regular teeth. Also, eating, drinking, and speaking will not be affected as other forms of teeth replacement may.
Dental Bridge FAQs
Is teeth replacement more of a cosmetic choice?
Teeth replacement benefits your oral health. Of course, it helps patients regain confidence, but it serves more than aesthetics. Missing teeth cause existing teeth to be more susceptible to shifting, decay, and periodontal disease. Replacing missing teeth is more of a preventive procedure against future dental work.
Is anesthesia required during the dental bridge procedure?
The affected area is numbed with a local anesthetic. You will be more comfortable as we shape your receiving teeth or attach the abutment to the dental implants before attaching the dental bridge.
Is this a long process to get a dental bridge?
Every patient will have a different time frame. For example, some cases will require dental implants, which need to heal before the bridge can be attached. During the healing time, you will receive a temporary bridge.