Bridges
Dental Bridges Services in Etobicoke
Missing teeth can cause serious problems. Your teeth on each side of the gap can shift toward the gap, leaving you with crooked teeth and an uneven bite. The gap can also be a trap for soft tissues, causing you to bite your cheeks or tongue when you chew. One of the solutions we offer is a dental bridge.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge uses artificial tooth/teeth, called pontics, to fill the gap left by one or more missing natural teeth. The artificial tooth is held in place by the abutment teeth on each side. We place crowns on these teeth and attach the pontic to them. Most bridges are fixed, meaning they are not removable and become a permanent part of your smile.
Advantages of Dental Bridges
When you visit us for a dental bridge consultation, we evaluate whether a bridge would be right for your unique situation. If we recommend a dental bridge, consider these advantages:
- Restore or maintain your straight smile.
- Allows you to chew and speak properly.
- Maintains or restores the natural shape of your face.
- Gives you an even bite.
- Prevents teeth from shifting.
- Prevents injuries to your cheeks and tongue.
- Reduces risk for periodontal disease.
Preparing the Teeth
We start the procedure of placing a bridge by numbing the area with a local anesthetic. Next, we shape the teeth that will become the abutment teeth to prepare them for the crowns. We take impressions of these teeth, the gap, and the surrounding teeth. We can take digital impressions to spare you the discomfort of traditional impression trays. We use the impressions to create the bridge, with its crowns and pontic.
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