Home
Meet the Team
Invisalign
Dental Emergencies
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Blog
Contact Us
Book Now
A dental bridge helps you feel and look like yourself again, restoring your ability to smile, speak, and eat with confidence. Missing teeth can be uncomfortable and make daily activities like eating or speaking difficult. With proper care, a dental bridge can provide a lasting solution for over ten years.
Your teeth work together to support each other and maintain your facial structure. Missing teeth can disrupt your bite and cause surrounding teeth to shift, increasing the risk of decay, gum disease, and jaw issues like TMJ disorder. A dental bridge helps keep your teeth in place, reducing these risks.
Healthy teeth support the stability of your jawbone. When teeth are missing, the bone structure can begin to deteriorate. A dental bridge helps preserve bone health by preventing bone loss, maintaining the integrity of the tissues that support your teeth.
to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Dental bridges come in two main types: permanent and semi-permanent. Bridges are sometimes called fixed partial dentures because they are bonded to existing teeth or implants, making them semi-permanent. The key difference between a bridge and a denture is that bridges are fixed in place, while dentures are removable and include pink gums to support the false teeth.
Cantilever bridges are used when there are no adjacent teeth on both sides of the missing teeth. They are less common today and are not recommended for the back of the mouth due to the risk of excessive force on other teeth, potentially causing damage. Alternative solutions are often recommended for back teeth.
The process typically requires two appointments, each lasting less than an hour.
Dental bridges can be made from gold alloys, non-precious alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. At our practice, we primarily use porcelain for a natural, durable finish.
Although the terms dental bridge and crown are sometimes used interchangeably, they serve different purposes. A dental crown is a prosthetic cap placed over a damaged tooth to strengthen it and prevent decay. A dental bridge, on the other hand, is used to fill the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
A crown by itself cannot replace a missing tooth. It acts as a cap for a prepared tooth, a partial tooth with a post, or a dental implant. For a complete solution to a gap, a dental bridge or implant is typically required.
Yes, dental bridges can be made from zirconia. Contact us for more information, and we’d be happy to discuss available materials and recommend the best option for your specific needs.
Brush twice daily, floss around and beneath the bridge, attend regular dental checkups, and maintain good oral hygiene to help your bridge last as long as possible.
Minor damage may sometimes be repaired, but if a bridge becomes loose, cracked, or significantly worn, your dentist may recommend replacing it to restore proper function.
The procedure is generally comfortable. Local anesthesia is used during tooth preparation, and most patients experience only mild sensitivity that resolves within a few days.