Spaces left by missing teeth eventually cause the surrounding teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, resulting in a maligned bite. The imbalance caused by missing teeth can also lead to cavities, gum disease and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Dental bridges restore the look of your smile by replacing missing teeth with porcelain that can look as natural as the original. Dental bridges are not only aesthetic but they can also restore or maintain proper chewing, biting and speaking and can maintain the proper form for your bite and proper shape of your face.

Bridges are fixed dental restorations that fill the space where one or more teeth are missing. They span the space where the teeth are missing. Bridges are cemented to the natural teeth or implants surrounding the empty space. These teeth, called abutments, serve as anchors for the bridge. A replacement tooth, called a pontic, is attached to the crowns that cover the abutments. As with crowns, you have a choice of materials for bridges. Bridges can be made from metal, porcelain or a combination of the two materials. We can help you decide which to use, based on your needs and concerns. Determining whether you need a dental bridge, and weighing the benefits and drawbacks of dental bridges compared to other dental treatment options, is best done by speaking to one of the dental professionals at Spring Creek Dental.