Bridges

Face it…we are rough on our teeth. Sometimes we neglect them, take them for granted, or simply abuse them. Between physical activities such as sports or chewing hard substances like ice, our teeth can get knocked out, broken, cracked and worn down. Forgetting routine dental appointments and ignoring proper cleaning tactics can result in periodontal disease, tooth decay and ultimately tooth loss. When teeth are missing, your mouth must compensate for the lack of chewing power in that area in order to function normally. So, the chewing force may shift to another part of the mouth, which can cause unwanted spaces and changes in your smile. Through restorative dental procedures, smiles are repaired to look pristine once again, using a combination of crowns and bridges to support or to replace lost teeth. A crown snugly covers the complete visible surface of your affected tooth to add strength, durability and tooth stability, while restoring your tooth to its natural shape and size. Crowns can be made of porcelain, precious metal, and porcelain pressed to metal. A bridge (also known as a pontic) is fused between two porcelain crowns to fill the gaps left by the original missing tooth. The new tooth is then anchored to the two porcelain crowns, renewing your once-damaged smile.

Dr. Bradley and her staff are amazing! They thoroughly explain what they’re doing and made sure I was extra numb for my comfort. The updated office feels like home. Go see Dr. Bradley!

– Brea Walton

We want to see your smile!