Replace Your Missing Teeth with Functional and Realistic-looking Dental Bridges
Have you lost your teeth because of an accident, decay, or gum disease? Dental bridges are an effective way of restoring your smile. They are created from durable, natural-looking materials to mimic the function and appearance of natural teeth.
Happy Smiles is excited to provide high-quality dental bridges to residents in Tampa and Clearwater, Florida. Schedule your appointment today with Dr. Mamata Ponnaganti and the team and experience the benefits of a healthy, confident smile.
What are dental bridges?
Our office has several options for replacing your missing teeth. Dental bridges consist of porcelain or zirconia prosthetic teeth and crowns on both sides of the gap to replace 1-3 missing teeth. They are created with life-like materials, which make them look like your existing teeth. Dental bridges remain fixed in the mouth and can only be removed by the dentist.
Dental bridges fill toothless gaps, restoring your oral functionality and aesthetics. A dental bridge also keeps the remaining teeth perfectly aligned to stabilize your bite.
How are dental bridges placed?
A dental bridge must look natural, support your optimal bite, and maintain proper alignment with opposing teeth. Our doctor uses advanced technology and precise planning to ensure your dental bridge blends perfectly with the entire smile.
Your procedure starts with a consultation. We’ll discuss your goals and examine your teeth to determine your suitability for a bridge. If suitable, we’ll carefully prepare your support teeth to accommodate your dental crowns. Then, we’ll take precise scans of your dentition to ensure your dental bridge looks natural and fits perfectly. Until your permanent bridge is ready, we’ll protect your teeth with temporary restorations.
It will take a few weeks to get your bridges ready. When they are shipped to our office, we’ll notify you to schedule an appointment for placement. The dentist will try your bridges and make a few adjustments until everything looks and feels right. The final step is to bond your bridge to your teeth with durable adhesives.
What are the benefits of dental bridges?
Dental bridges offer numerous benefits, including:
- Enhanced aesthetics: Our high-quality bridges blend seamlessly with the surrounding teeth, enhancing your smile’s appearance. Their aesthetics mean we can use them to replace front teeth that are visible when smiling.
- Improved oral function: Teeth work as a set, so removing one or more affects how you chew and speak. Closing the gaps with a bridge restores your chewing and speaking ability.
- Protect remaining teeth: Filling the gap prevents the surrounding teeth from shifting, maintaining overall dental structure.
- Easy maintenance: You don’t need new teeth-cleaning tools or skills to keep your bridges in excellent condition. Brush and floss them like your natural teeth.
- Non-surgical option: Unlike dental implants, they don’t involve surgical procedures, making them suitable for many patients.
- Durability: Dental bridges are a durable option for replacing teeth. They can last over 7-10 years with good care.
Is it time to consider dental bridges?
Do you have missing teeth? Visit Happy Smiles to determine your suitability for dental bridges. Our office serves patients from several locations in Tampa and Clearwater, Florida. Call (727) 205-2700 and start your smile transformation today!
