You may have one or two missing teeth, perhaps in your smile line, which can make you feel insecure. You may hide the gap when you laugh or cover your smile with friends and colleagues. We want to help change all that.
Replacing missing teeth improves oral health, restores confidence, and reinstates chewing ability.
Your dentist in Mesquite, TX, offers a variety of tooth replacement options, including the dental bridge, to restore your smile.
Understanding Gaps in Your Smile
Gaps in your smile often cause oral health complications, like shifting teeth and jaw joint issues. You need a level bite force to keep teeth healthy and prevent wear and tear. Gaps also make chewing difficult and can detract from smile aesthetics.
Replacing missing teeth, even back teeth, keeps your smile intact and aids in digestion.
Enter Dental Bridges in Mesquite, TX: A Solution for Smile Transformation
The dental bridge is a unique tooth replacement option because it is attached or fixed to healthy remaining teeth. You’ll not have to worry about the bridge shifting or falling out, which can lead to embarrassment.
The bridge is one or two connected replacement teeth with a custom tooth crown on each side. Your dentist attaches the crowns to healthy teeth, which forces the prosthetic to close your smile gap. Because the crowns and bridge are customized, they’ll blend easily with surrounding teeth.
How Dental Bridges Work
Because the dental bridge connects to healthy teeth, you’ll have a stable tooth replacement. You can enjoy more of your favorite foods and feel confident that your smile is beautifully restored.
The process for getting a dental bridge starts with a consultation in our dental office. This friendly visit is designed to make you feel confident about tooth replacement and what it can do for your smile.
Typically, we provide a comprehensive exam, especially if you’re a new patient. Your visit may include x-rays. Additionally, we set aside time to answer your questions and explain the process in detail.
If you’re a good candidate for the dental bridge, we take careful oral impressions to design your prosthetic. When it is fabricated, you return to our dental office for a final fitting and adjustments.
To secure your bridge, the dentist prepares the teeth on either side of your smile gap. This means removing a bit of the tooth and shaping it for crown placement. If supporting teeth are not healthy enough to stabilize a dental bridge, the dentist may talk to you about an implant-supported bridge.
In this case, we secure your bridge with a dental implant. A dental implant is a tooth root replacement surgically placed in the gum. It integrates into bone and can keep your dental bridge in place.
Once your dental bridge is cemented or attached to an implant, you’re free to enjoy your new smile.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
Compared with dentures and partials, there are significant benefits to a dental bridge:
- A fixed and stable tooth loss solution
- An easily maintained tooth replacement
- Restored chewing force
- Customized tooth replacement
Preventing Tooth Loss
Of course, a dental bridge does not prevent additional tooth loss and the need for future dental work.
To lower your risk of tooth loss, you must visit your Mesquite dentist twice yearly for checkups and teeth cleanings.
Dental checkups allow the dentist to monitor your bridge’s integrity and spot emerging issues that can compromise your oral health. This visit includes an oral cancer screening, x-rays as needed, and a professional teeth cleaning.
Teeth cleanings are a valuable component of prevention. Using special tools, our hygienist clears debris and tartar from the teeth, lowering your risk of gum disease and cavities, which can compromise tooth integrity.
Between preventive visits with the dentist, you should brush your teeth at least twice daily and floss no less than once.
Keeping teeth and gums healthy promotes bridge longevity and lowers the risk of future tooth loss.
We encourage a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy protein. You should also drink plenty of water!
Dental Bridge Care and Upkeep
Your dentist or a team member will talk to you about dental bridge care. Ideally, you want to keep debris from accumulating beneath the bridge or at the gumline. You can use a floss threader or a water flosser to clean the gumline. Additionally, we recommend a special cleaning brush to keep your bridge free of debris. A clean bridge is better for oral health and helps prevent bad breath.
If your bridge changes—for example, a loose crown or unusual fit—it’s crucial to contact our dental office to book an appointment with the dentist. In many cases, we can re-cement the crown to ensure proper fit.
Dental Bridge Costs
Dental bridge costs vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of your case, the design (implant/traditional), and potential insurance coverage.
The dentist or a member of our team will break down the costs during your initial consultation.
Other Tooth Replacement Options
We offer full-service tooth replacement in our dental office, including:
- Single Dental Implants — A tooth root replacement topped with a custom dental crown
- Mini Dental Implants — Dental implants are designed for people who’ve been told they are not candidates for implant dentistry. Mimi dental implants are designed for tight spaces.
- Implant-Supported Dentures or Overdentures — Dentures fixed to the jawbone, using up to six dental implants
- Implant-Supported Bridges — A dental bridge fixed directly to the jawbone
- Traditional Dental Bridges — A traditional bridge with tooth crown support
- Removable Complete Dentures — Traditional removable prosthetics that stand in for total tooth loss
- Removable Partial Dentures — Dentures that stand in for partial tooth loss
No matter your choice, you can count on meticulous planning, attention to detail, and a beautifully restored smile!
Contact Your Tooth Replacement Dentist in Mesquite, TX
To learn more or to book your consultation with the dentist, contact a helpful team member today. We look forward to restoring your smile and your confidence!
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