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What is the Procedure for Getting a Dental Bridge?
For many of our patients, a dental bridge offers the perfect solution to replacing lost teeth and making their smile healthy and complete. For those not familiar with this treatment, it’s natural to have questions about what to expect from the bridge teeth procedure. The doctors at Blue Back Dental serving Avon, Connecticut and West Hartford, Connecticut, provide the answers you need here to help you make an informed decision about this treatment.
What is a dental bridge?
A bridge is a dental device used to replace missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth connected to dental crowns on each end of the bridge. The crowns are placed on healthy adjacent teeth (aka abutment teeth) to secure the bridge in place. Dental bridges can be made from porcelain, ceramic, or metal alloys or a combination of these materials. Once in place, a fixed bridge becomes a permanent part of your smile.
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What can I expect from the bridge teeth process?
Here are the general steps to getting a bridge:Â
- Evaluation of your teeth, gums, and jaw, and assessment of your tooth loss issues
- Preparation of abutment teeth to receive dental crowns to secure your bridge in place
- Impressions taken of your mouth to have a bridge custom-made for you Â
- Placement of temporary bridge, if needed
- Fitting of a permanent bridge once it’s completed Â
- Bonding bridge in place permanently
Is getting a bridge painful?
Your Avon or West Hartford, Connecticut dentist will use local anesthesia for this treatment to keep you as comfortable as possible during your procedure. You can look forward to a positive, pain-free bridge treatment. Â
What are the different types of dental bridges?
There are basically four types of bridges:
- Traditional bridge – supported by dental crowns placed on adjacent healthy teeth at the end of the gap left by missing teeth.
- Cantilever bridge – supported by a single dental crown, when there’s only one tooth at the end of the gap.
- Maryland bridge – supported by metal clasps or a metal framework attached to nearby teeth. Used mainly to replace missing front teeth.
- Implant bridge – supported by dental implants.
How do I care for a dental bridge?
Fixed bridges are permanent structures that are brushed and flossed, just like natural teeth. Good oral hygiene is a must to avoid problems with plaque buildup on your teeth or gum disease. Your Avon or West Hartford, Connecticut dentist will inspect your bridge regularly during routine check-ups. We’ll also help keep your new teeth in good shape with biannual dental cleanings.
How long does a dental bridge last?
With proper upkeep, a fixed dental bridge can last quite a few years. The materials used to create your bridge, where it’s located, how it’s used, and its oral care will all impact the lifespan of your bridge. A quality bridge can last up to 15 years, with good oral care.
Who offers dental bridge treatment near me?
For the best that dental bridge treatment has to offer in Avon and West Hartford, CT, contact the doctors at Blue Back Dental today at (860) 406-5900.
Dr. Ted WU
Dr. Wu founded Blue Back Dental in 2006 and brings over 20 years of experience to our West Hartford and Avon dental practices. He loves getting to know his patients and then providing them with comfortable dental care in a relaxing and friendly environment. His goal is to show people that going to the dentist can be a positive experience when you’re in the right hands. He can’t wait to meet you and your loved ones, and below, you can learn a little more about him.
Dr. Liz
Dr. Elizabeth Holzhauer (called “Dr. Liz” by our patients) is passionate about providing genuinely caring and quality dentistry in an environment of belonging and purpose. She loves being able to help boost a patient’s self-esteem using cosmetic dentistry. She is grateful to have seen many patients gain confidence through smile transformations over the years through cosmetic dentistry in West Hartford and Avon, and she’s eager to do the same for you.
Dr. Tim
Dr. Tim is grateful for the opportunity to change his patients’ lives by improving their smiles and self-confidence through cosmetic dentistry in West Hartford and Avon. He strives to provide the highest quality care for his patients in a positive environment. It’s always fulfilling seeing a patient light up when they’re finally out of pain or get to look at their renewed smile for the first time. Before you have a chance to meet Dr. Tim in person, you can learn more about his background below.
Dr. Austin
Dr. Austin grew up in Reno, Nevada and attended college at the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. Following college, she spent two years doing vaccine research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston before pursuing dentistry.
Dr. Austin graduated cum laude with her dental degree from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. After dental school, Dr. Austin continued her education by completing a general practice residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Dr. Doherty
Dr. Doherty is originally from New York State. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude with a double major in biology and religious studies. She attended dental school at the University of Connecticut, where she also completed a PhD in biomedical science in the area of skeletal biology and regeneration.
Dr. Javed
Dr. Reja Javed grew up in West Springfield, MA (home of the Big E!) and attended Smith College where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Neuroscience. Dr. Javed subsequently graduated with her dental degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. After dental school, Dr. Javed furthered her education and training in general dentistry by completing a general practice residency at Hartford Hospital.
