Dental Bridge

Missing teeth affect about 178 million Americans, but you don’t have to live with gaps in your smile. At New York Dental Health in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan and the Morris Heights, Fordham Heights, Mount Hope, Mott Haven, and Morrisania neighborhoods in the Bronx, New York City, a skilled dental team offers dental bridges to fill in gaps and create flawless results. Schedule a dental evaluation at New York Dental Health by phone or request one online today.

What is a dental bridge?

Dental bridges consist of artificial teeth that replace missing or extracted permanent teeth. Bridges fill empty gaps in your smile with an artificial tooth attached to two adjacent crowns (toothlike dental caps), a single crown, or a metal framework. 

Some bridges consist of multiple implant-supported crowns that replace more than one missing tooth. Bridges are highly effective and long-lasting when cared for properly.

What are the benefits of dental bridges?

Dental bridges look, function, and feel like real teeth. Additional benefits include:

• No gaps
• Beautiful smile
• Self-confidence
• Less adjacent tooth shifting
• Clearer speech
• Easier chewing
• Minimal to no downtime

Bridges are simple to place in your mouth after tooth loss or extraction, restoring a perfect smile. Your dentist can match the new crowns to the color of your surrounding teeth. 

Am I a candidate for a dental bridge?

Your New York Dental Health provider examines your teeth, discusses your dental history, and reviews the results of your dental X-rays to determine if a dental bridge is right for you. They also discuss your aesthetic goals and other potential restorative dentistry options. For example, a root canal could save a severely decayed tooth to prevent the need for extraction. 

What happens during dental bridge placement?

What to expect during dental bridge placement depends on the type of bridge you receive. You may first need extraction or dental implant placement. Implants are metal posts your specialist inserts into your jawbone before attaching an implant-supported bridge after a healing period.

For traditional dental bridges anchored by two crowns, your dentist prepares the adjacent two teeth, bonds the bridge to them, and ensures utmost comfort. 

What can I expect after receiving a dental bridge?

After receiving a dental bridge, follow your post-care instructions. Keep the treatment area clean, take any medications as directed, avoid chewing on hard objects, and brush and floss your teeth to prevent future decay. See the New York Dental Health team every six months for professional dental cleanings, and call the office if your bridge gets damaged.

Schedule a dental evaluation at New York Dental Health by phone or online today to learn more about dental bridges and if they’re right for you.