Dental Bridge South Orange, NJ
A bridge is an option for filling the space created by a missing tooth. One or more artificial teeth are cemented into place using the teeth on either side for support, hence the name “bridge”. The bridge replaces missing teeth, both functionally and cosmetically.
Dental bridges are a great option for many people looking to restore their smile and improve the ability to chew or speak, which are often affected by tooth loss. Also, because natural teeth begin to shift into the open gap left by the missing tooth, getting a dental bridge prevents teeth from moving out of place and affecting the overall structure and shape of your face. A bridge also improves your bite after tooth loss so that other teeth don’t become damaged or worn down due to an uneven bite.
Dental Bridge Process
When you come into our dental office to get a bridge, we will first need to examine your smile and make sure your mouth is healthy enough for treatment. Next, we will need to prepare the two natural teeth on each side of the gap so that they are ready for a crown. These teeth are shaved down to make room for the crown.
Then, we will take impressions of your teeth and a dental laboratory will take these impression and make your custom dental bridge to fit your mouth. In the meantime, a temporary bridge will be worn until your permanent one is ready.
During your next visit, the temporary bridge will be removed
and the permanent bridge will be fitted and adjusted. It may take a couple
visits to make sure that the bridge fits properly and that your bite isn’t
affected. Once we have determined that your bridge is a good fit, it will be
cemented into place.