Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are a tooth replacement option designed to close the gaps between your teeth and give you back a beautiful, healthy smile. Our dentist may recommend a dental bridge if you are missing a single tooth or several teeth in a row, and will work with you to ensure that your bridge fits your smile perfectly so that you can enjoy complete confidence as well as an improved quality of life.

What Are Dental Bridges?

Dental bridges are a fixed, or nonremovable, solution for replacing missing teeth. A bridge consists of one or more prosthetic teeth which are anchored in place through the use of dental crowns attached to the teeth on either side of the bridge. In some cases, a bridge may also be anchored in place by a dental implant. This ensures that the bridge will not shift or come loose and will last you for many years. This restoration literally “bridges” the space between your teeth to restore the function, appearance and health of your smile.

The Dental Bridge Process

Dental bridges typically require two appointments to complete, though we may schedule more appointments depending on your individual needs. When you arrive for your first appointment, our dentist will take impressions and prepare your teeth to receive the bridge and anchoring crowns. Temporary crowns may be placed on the teeth adjacent to the gap in order to protect them. When you return for your second appointment, our dentist will check that your bridge fits properly before bonding it permanently into place.

We will provide you with an estimated timeline of your treatment following your initial consultation.

What Dental Bridges Correct

Dental bridges are a versatile restoration, and may be used to improve your smile by:

• Restoring your oral function so you can speak and chew normally
• Alleviating excess stress on your bite
• Improving and supporting the shape and volume of your face
• Replacing a removable partial denture
• Preventing your natural teeth from moving out of position and disrupting your tooth alignment
• Enhancing the appearance of your smile by replacing missing teeth

We invite you to contact Unicare Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry today at 281-332-4700 to find out more about dental bridges in Webster, Texas, and schedule your appointment with Dr. Farid Noie.