A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a natural-looking replacement to the teeth or implants on either side.
Dental Bridges
When a tooth is missing, neighboring teeth can drift into the space, changing your bite and making cleaning harder. A bridge fills that space with a fixed, natural-looking tooth.
Traditional bridges are supported by crowns on the adjacent teeth. Bridges can also be supported by implants when the neighboring teeth are healthy.
What to expect
We evaluate the space and the supporting teeth.
Anchor teeth are shaped and impressions taken.
A temporary bridge protects the area.
Your custom bridge is fitted and cemented.
Questions
Both are excellent options. Implants don’t involve the neighboring teeth; bridges are often faster. We’ll help you weigh them.
We’ll show you how to use floss threaders or a water flosser to clean under the replacement tooth.
With good home care and regular visits, bridges can last many years.
Related care
Restorative Dentistry
An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth and supports a crown, bridge or denture that looks, feels and functions like your own.
Learn more →Restorative Dentistry
A crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth, restoring its shape, strength and appearance.
Learn more →Restorative Dentistry
Modern dentures restore your ability to eat, speak and smile with confidence —
Learn more →Dental Bridges
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