The most common reason as to why a patient would choose to have a dental bridge is because both teeth on either side of the space are already restored with crowns or already have large fillings.
Patients who are missing teeth are sometimes embarrassed by their smile and avoid social interaction.
Having a dental bridge placed is not a complicated procedure, but it will require multiple trips to our office. When you come in for your initial consultation, one of our dentists will discuss dental bridges with you and determine if it is the right option for you. If you do have any underlying conditions, such as tooth decay in a supporting tooth, this will need to be addressed first.
Once you agree to proceed with a dental bridge, the two teeth on either side of the space will be prepared for a crown to be placed upon them.
Once the teeth are prepared, impressions will be taken and then sent to the lab for the bridge to be made. You will receive a temporary dental bridge in the interim It usually takes 1-2 weeks before your permanent bridge is ready to be inserted.
Once the final bridge arrives, you will return to our office and have the temporary one removed and the permanent one inserted. If the fit is right, the bridge will be permanently cemented into place. It is not uncommon for patients to return to our office after a couple of weeks so that our dentist can check the bridge and make sure that it is working well for them and their bite is normal.
Bridges are considered permanent in the sense that you cannot remove them from your mouth, but they are not permanent when it comes to replacement. Bridges can last anywhere from 5 to 10 years, depending on how well you care for them.
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