Replace Missing Teeth and Restore the Beauty and Function of Your Smile with Dental Bridges

Tooth loss can cause numerous problems. Mealtimes can lead to difficult decisions about what you can bite or chew, and public interactions can be fraught with insecurity about what others think of your “gappy” smile. If this sounds like you, we have some good news. Dental bridges in Highland, Utah, can replace missing teeth to restore oral function and aesthetics.

At Treehouse Dental,  Dr. William Collins, Dr. Greg Pitts, Dr. Beau Seager and the team offer high-quality dental bridges indistinguishable from the real thing. Our bridges are realistic, leaving you with functional teeth and a smile you’ll love.

What is a dental bridge?

A dental bridge spans a gap left by missing teeth. A traditional bridge consists of one or more prosthetic teeth, called a pontic, supported by the neighboring teeth (abutments) on either side of the gap. The abutment teeth are usually crowned to ensure your bridge remains stable and secure when using your teeth.

Whether you have lost one or more teeth, leaving that gap untreated can cause many issues. A gap in your smile can cause the neighboring teeth to drift, leading to misalignment. A dental bridge closes this gap to stabilize your teeth and bite. Furthermore, bridging the gap makes teeth cleaning easier, reducing the risk of decay and infections.

How are bridges placed?

If a bridge sounds like what you need to revitalize your smile, here are the steps to rebuild your grin.

  • Assessment: We’ll assess your smile using the latest technology to ensure your eligibility for a bridge. Potential candidates must be free from tooth decay and oral infections. Furthermore, a bridge is only ideal to replace less than four missing teeth; otherwise, you should consider a denture stabilized with implants. During this consultation, we’ll also discuss what to expect from the procedure and financing options.
  • Planning: Every bridge is custom-designed to fit your unique smile. We’ll reshape the abutment teeth for a traditional bridge to create space for the supporting crowns. Then, we’ll take digital scans of your teeth, which will be used to fabricate your bridgework. Until your restoration is ready, we’ll temporarily restore the prepped teeth to shield them from injuries, infections, and sensitivity.

Placement: Once we receive your bridge, we’ll ask you to come to our office for fitment. We’ll make a few adjustments to your bridge to ensure the fit and alignment is natural. Often, it takes a few days to get used to your restoration. After this adjustment period, you’ll chew, speak, and smile like you have 100% natural teeth.

Are dental bridges worth it?

A dental bridge is a conservative and affordable tooth replacement for patients missing one or more teeth in a row. Dental bridges are a good investment in your smile and oral health because of the following benefits.

  • Enhanced ability to chew, speak, and smile
  • Durability
  • Improve the shape and volume of your face
  • They prevent the adjacent teeth from tilting into the edentulous gap
  • Improved overall appearance
  • Bridges are maintained like natural teeth

Can a dentist near me restore my smile with dental bridges?

Don’t be held back by tooth loss. Dental bridges in Highland, Utah, can close that unsightly gap to restore your function, appearance, and oral health—call (801) 756-2273  to get your dental bridges from Treehouse Dental.