The Best Dental
Bridges in Brookhaven

 

 

 

Have you lost a tooth or multiple teeth due to an extraction or accident? Dental bridges are a great aesthetic and practical solution to restore various functions and fill that gap for a complete smile. Brookhaven Dental Associates has a team of highly-qualified experts in oral health. We can help replace your missing teeth with the best type of dental bridge for your unique needs.

 

About Our Dental Bridges

 

Our dental bridges are an effective restorative treatment for missing teeth. We use this procedure to replace one or more missing teeth with artificial teeth anchored to one or two neighboring teeth. It serves as an alternative to removable dentures or fixed dental implants.

 

The anchoring teeth are referred to as abutments, and the false tooth is the pontic. There are many different types of bridges, the most popular being the fixed bridge. A fixed bridge has two dental crowns on either side of the artificial tooth or teeth.

 

The crowns are made from a material known as porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM), resembling your natural teeth in color and texture. They have a malleable plastic resin cover which is usually shaped to align with your teeth.

 

An adhesive bridge is used when the abutment teeth are healthy and strong. Instead of having to prepare the healthy teeth for full coverage crowns, this type has wings that affix to the inner surface of the abutments.

 

Benefits of Professional Dental Bridge Services

 

Dental bridges offer a convenient way to replace missing teeth using a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure. However, to enjoy the full benefits, it is important to rely on a professional to get it right the first time.

 

Note that the choice of bridge often depends on the state of your oral health, and a professional dentist has the skill to perform a thorough assessment to recommend the right solution. A dentist will assess the condition of surrounding teeth and gums to determine the best choice in terms of aesthetics and long-term functionality.

 

Furthermore, proper bridge placement requires careful preparation of the abutments, whereby a dentist removes some enamel to get the crowns to fit right. A skilled professional will make this procedure as comfortable as possible, minimizing potential risks such as poor alignment.

 

What to Expect at Your Dental Bridge Appointment

 

During your consultation, a specialist will carry out a clinical assessment of your teeth. An X-ray is used to check the condition of the roots. Next, they will take an impression of your teeth and gums, creating a mold to make a custom-fit bridge at a dentistry lab.

 

Once the bridge is ready, you will get local anesthesia prior to the treatment procedure. The procedure involves preparing the abutments if necessary and then fixing the bridge using strong resin cement. Using the right cement minimizes the risk of having the bridge de-bond in the future.

 

Following this procedure, you will get instructions on how to care for your bridge. Your dentist will provide special floss to clean spots where a toothbrush cannot reach.

 

Why Choose Brookhaven Dental Associates?

 

Brookhaven Dental Associates is a long-established dental practice with a solid reputation for providing top-notch services. Since 2009, we have been restoring smiles and good oral health with lasting preventive and restorative solutions.

 

We care about each of our patients as an individual, and our personalized care reflects as much. We offer the complete package when it comes to dental care thanks to our highly skilled team of professionals. No matter what your needs are, we promise the best possible oral health care on every visit.

 

For more information about our Dental Bridges, feel free to contact us today.

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