DENTAL BRIDGES
NORTHWEST HOUSTON, TX

Acadian Family Dental
Dr. Perkins & Dr. Driver

A dental bridge is an appliance that is permanently fixed in your mouth. It has two or more artificial tooth crowns that take the place of your missing teeth. They can be used on your upper or lower teeth to restore full functionality to your mouth and make your smile whole again.

About Dental Bridges

Bridges replace missing teeth with artificial teeth and are attached to surrounding teeth for support and stability. If you have a removable bridge implanted and clipped to the teeth on both sides of the space, then you will be able to remove the bridge yourself. A fixed bridge is more permanent and requires the assistance of a dentist to remove.

A dental bridge is created just for you in a dental lab. The dentist has it made by taking impressions of your teeth. Once the bridge is ready, your dentist prepares the neighboring teeth. A small amount of enamel is removed so that the metal part of the bridge can be permanently cemented onto the neighboring teeth. They can also be cemented onto a dental implant. They fill in the space between two or more missing teeth and can be used even if the missing teeth are not adjacent to one another.

You may need a dental bridge if you are missing permanent teeth. If you are not a candidate for a dental implant, a bridge is a good alternative. A bridge can also cap a natural tooth that has been damaged by decay or an injury.

Dental bridges are made to be durable and consist of gold, alloy, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. The porcelain tooth crowns can be made to look just like your natural teeth, which helps you to have an aesthetically pleasing smile. No adhesives are needed for a dental bridge, which makes them simpler to use. The bridges are designed so that you can continue to brush and floss your teeth for optimal dental health.

When a bridge is initially implanted, the fit may feel strange to you at first. It is important to tell your dentist if you are not comfortable with the bridge after the first few days. It is dangerous to try to fix the fit of a bridge on your own or to force a removable bridge into place. At Acadian Family Dental, we can adjust the fit of any bridge so that you do not experience prolonged discomfort.

To avoid tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath, it is important to take good care of your bridges and natural teeth on a daily basis. Make sure that you rinse your removable bridge before brushing your teeth to remove any loose food. You can clean your bridge with a regular soft-bristled toothbrush. You should always make sure to brush your teeth for at least two minutes two times a day.

At Acadian Family Dental in Houston, TX, we strive to be the best choice for high-quality dental work for you and your family. Our team is ready to help with everything from bridges to cosmetic dentistry. Contact us now for dental bridges in Houston, TX.

In addition to providing dental bridges to patients in Northwest Houston, TX and the surrounding areas, we also offer the following restorative dentistry services: Dental Crowns, Root Canals, Periodontal Treatment and Bruxism & TMJ Treatment.

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