Restore Your Smile and Bite With a Dental Bridge
Missing teeth can affect how you eat, speak, and feel about your smile. A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth between healthy adjacent teeth. At Austin Dental Care, we help restore your smile, maintain proper bite alignment, and protect your oral health with custom-made dental bridges.
Why Choose a Dental Bridge
A dental bridge fills the space left by missing teeth, preventing surrounding teeth from shifting. This helps:
- Maintain proper bite and chewing function
- Preserve facial structure and prevent bone loss
- Improve speech clarity
- Restore a natural-looking smile
Dental bridges provide a reliable and long-lasting solution for many patients who prefer an alternative to implants.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are several bridge options depending on your needs:
Traditional Bridges
These are the most common type and use crowns on either side of the gap to support a replacement tooth.
Cantilever Bridges
Used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth.
Maryland Bridges
Also called resin-bonded bridges, these use a metal or porcelain framework bonded to adjacent teeth.
Affordable cosmetic solution
A cost-effective option for minor corrections.
Your dentist will recommend the option that best suits your smile and oral health.
What to Expect Placement Process
Getting a dental bridge usually involves two appointments:
1
Initial Visit
Your dentist prepares the supporting teeth, takes impressions, and places a temporary bridge.
2
Second Visit
Your custom bridge is fitted, adjusted for comfort, and permanently cemented in place.
Caring for Your Dental Bridge
Proper home care helps your bridge last longer:
- Brush twice daily and floss once a day
- Clean under the artificial tooth with special floss or tools
- Attend regular dental check-ups
Good oral hygiene protects both the bridge and surrounding natural teeth from decay and gum disease.
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