Replace Your Missing Teeth with Solid and Natural-looking Dental Bridges
A small gap in your teeth can cause numerous health and aesthetic issues. Luckily, a dental bridge in Arlington, Virginia, can close the unwanted gaps and prevent the consequences of tooth loss. Whether you have lost one or two teeth, dental bridges from Ballston Dental Care are effective and predictable dental solutions.
What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge is like a physical bridge, which spans the gap between two points. Similarly, a dental bridge closes the gap left after losing teeth using neighboring teeth (abutments) or implants as anchors. A dental bridge doesn’t just replace teeth—it restores your aesthetics and functionality.
A traditional bridge uses two dental crowns to ensure it’s firmly anchored on the abutment teeth. Sometimes, the dentist may place a cantilever bridge when there’s only one adjacent supporting tooth. Unlike the traditional bridge, a cantilever bridge requires just one crown, as it’s supported by a single abutment tooth.
Many patients love implant-supported bridges because they replace your teeth without altering the otherwise healthy adjacent teeth. An implant bridge is anchored directly in the jawbone and doesn’t require the support of the neighboring teeth.
How is a dental bridge placed?
Getting a traditional bridge requires 2-3 dental appointments. Your treatment starts with a consultation with our dentist to establish your eligibility for bridgework. Bridges don’t have strict eligibility requirements. Most adults with decent oral health can qualify for dental bridges.
To start the procedure, the dentist prepares the abutment teeth by reshaping them to create space for dental crowns. Then, we’ll take digital scans of your teeth, capturing the exact measurements of the gap to create a precise-fitting restoration. We’ll send these digital records to a dental lab, where your custom bridgework will be crafted. While your permanent bridge is being made—typically taking a few days—we’ll place temporary restorations on your prepped teeth to protect them from injury or infection.
When we receive your bridgework, you’ll visit our office for placement. We’ll place the crowns first before fitting the dental bridge. Often, we make several adjustments until your bridge supports your natural bite and alignment.
What are the benefits of dental bridges?
Living with missing teeth can have a significant impact on your daily life. You may not feel confident smiling or be able to enjoy your favorite foods. Dental bridges offer a solution to the challenges posed by missing teeth. Here are the top benefits of dental bridges.
- Enhanced oral functionality
- Durable aesthetics and oral function
- They are more stable than partials
- They are maintained like natural teeth
- Less invasive procedure than dental implants
- They prevent the nearby teeth from shifting
Do you need dental bridges?
With dental bridges from Ballston Dental Care, you no longer need to hide your smile or limit yourself to soft foods. Live your life to the fullest with top-rated restorative options by Dr. Matney. Call (703) 229-8565 to reserve your appointment today.
A bridge is a non-surgical way to replace one or many teeth. A bridge uses the adjacent teeth as anchors to support the missing tooth or teeth. With today’s dental advancements, a bridge can be fabricated in a fairly short period of time, using a metal or nonmetal foundation. Don’t let that missing tooth affect the way you speak, eat, and smile. Bridges yield immediate results that last a lifetime. Ask your dentist what type of bridge may be right for you.
