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Bridges and Dentures

Bridges aren’t just for cars – some go right into your mouth! If you are missing a tooth, you may require a dental bridge.

What is a dental bridge?

A basic dental bridge is a fixed device that is placed in your mouth to close the gap that was left from a missing tooth. It permanently anchors an artificial tooth (or teeth) to the adjacent, existing teeth. A dental bridge can be critical in preventing teeth from drifting into the missing space and causing problems with your bite.

What are my options for dental bridges?

There are three viable options for a dental bridge:

Traditional Bridge: A traditional bridge uses the two teeth on either side of the missing tooth as anchors for a false tooth that fills that space.

*Maryland Bonded Bridge: A Maryland Bridge is a popular choice as it requires very little preparation to the neighbouring teeth, and is somewhat of a more cost-effective solution than others.

*Cantilever Bridge: A Cantilever Bridge is an option used when there is only one tooth adjacent to the missing tooth, supporting the false tooth only on one end.

*It’s important to note that the Maryland Bridge and Cantilever Bridge are not as strong as a Traditional Bridge – ask your dentist about which dental bridge option makes sense for you.

What steps are involved in preparing a tooth for a bridge?

Excellent oral hygiene is required before the placement of any major restoration. If you have not been to our office for your regular hygiene visit, we will schedule you in for a visit before diagnosis. Our doctors will advise what oral hygiene steps are required prior to commencing treatment.

Upon completion of your consultation with our doctors, you will be scheduled for a bridge preparation appointment. At this visit, the tooth/teeth will be prepared, an impression will be taken, and a temporary bridge will be created in-office. It will then be cemented on to maintain the health of your teeth and gums. The impression is then sent to a lab to create your permanent bridge.

At your follow-up appointment, our doctors will cement your permanent bridge, and you will leave with your new bridge and completed restoration.

How should I care for my temporary dental bridge?

Because temporary dental bridges are just an interim fix until your permanent bridge is ready, we suggest that a few precautions be taken:

In the case that the temporary bridge does come off, please call the clinic so we can book an appointment to re-cement it back on.

The success of a dental bridge is highly predicated on the health of your surrounding teeth; therefore, it’s critical that you keep your remaining natural teeth healthy and strong!

Questions about our dental bridge procedure? We’re only a phone call away – 306-764-1882!

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