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Dental Bridges

Dental Bridges Available in Toronto

Tooth loss has both practical and social implications. Those with missing teeth have trouble chewing, which can affect overall health. A lack of chewing ability leads to poor nutrition. Missing teeth affects speaking, which can affect your job and social status. Missing teeth can affect confidence and your social life. It’s important to find a solution for tooth loss and dental bridges could be the affordable solution you need.

Dental Bridges Explained

Dental bridges install crowns that look an function like natural teeth. The crowns are customized for your mouth using teeth impressions. The difference in dental bridges and other forms of repair is the way they are installed. Dental bridges use neighboring teeth, or abutment teeth, to secure the crowns. They rest on the gum rather than in the gum like implants. There are also fixed bridges that is cemented to neighboring teeth. Dental bridges are permanent solutions for missing teeth and typically cost less than implants.
A dental bridge restores both function and beauty to your mouth. It prevents surrounding teeth from shifting into the gap left by missing teeth.

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Why Choose a Dental Bridge?

Dental bridges do more than make your appearance better. They also provide function that improves your quality of life and health.
  • checkmark Restores Smile: Bridges look like your natural teeth.
  • checkmarkImproved Function: Replacing missing teeth helps you chew and speak better.
  • checkmarkMaintains Facial Structure: Tooth loss can make your face look older and sunken in. Replacing teeth gives you a fuller, younger look.
  • checkmarkPrevents Teeth Shifting: Over time, surrounding teeth may try to move into the gap left by missing teeth. This causes an off bite and can lead to gum disease. A bridge keeps all teeth in their places.
  • checkmarkDurability: Dental bridges can last for years and will continue to function well for a long time. They are a good investment.

Dental Bridge Education

We know dental bridges may be a new subject for you so our team wants to provide you with the latest information and education. Below, you’ll find the steps of the process listed.
Consultation

We will do an exam and in-depth assessment of your dental condition. We take digital X-rays and look at your jawbone and surrounding teeth. Our team will discuss dental bridges and other options with you so you can help plan your treatment and pick the one right for you.

Preparing Abutment Teeth

Your first appointment for the actual bridge process will focus on preparing the neighboring teeth or abutment teeth. The preparation includes removing a small amount of enamel so the crowns will stay in place and to create extra space for the dental bridge crowns.

Creating Impressions

We will use some time during this appointment to take teeth impressions so your dental bridge can be customized by the dental lab. It will match your tooth shade and have the same shape as current teeth. We will install a temporary bridge to fill the gap and protect teeth until your dental bridge is ready. Once we prep the required teeth, we take detailed impressions for a dental

Permanent Bridge Installation

We call you to schedule your final appointment once your permanent bridge is ready. That appointment begins with removing the temporary bridge. That is followed by checking the permanent bridge’s color and fit. We can fix simple fit issues and then secure the bridge in place with dental cement and attachment to the abutment teeth.

Fill Out Your Smile

Living with a missing tooth doesn’t have to be routine today. A dental bridge is a good solution for many to fix their smile, improve dental health, and restore function. Our team at Water’s Edge can restore your smile with a dental bridge with care and compassion.
Contact us today to set up a consultation. We look forward to assisting you.

Dental Bridges FAQ

How long do dental bridges last?
The average lifespan of dental bridges is between 10 and15 years if you care for them with basic good hygiene. However, a bridge can last longer if supporting teeth and tissue are healthy.
Is it painful to get dental bridges?
No, getting dental bridges isn’t painful. We use local anesthesia so you don’t feel anything as we prepare the abutment teeth for dental bridges. However, you may feel some teeth sensitivity afterward. This typically goes away after a few days.
Is it difficult to maintain a dental bridge?
Maintaining a dental bridge is the same as caring for any of your teeth. This includes brushing and flossing daily, using an antibacterial mouthwash and regular dental visits. One aspect that is different is cleaning under the pontic. This is important for maintaining dental bridges. The best tools for that are a water flosser, a floss threader, or an interdental brush.
How is a bridge different from an implant?
Either option will adequately replace lost teeth with function and good aesthetics. A dental bridge relies on other teeth for security and support while an implant relies on the jawbone to hold the titanium post. While you lose a tooth, we can place a bridge or a dental implant.
Will the bridge look natural?
Yes. Bridges are created with customization so they look like all your other teeth. The goal is that they look and feel so real that you forget you have a bridge.