Dental Bridges

Dental Bridges in Oro Valley, AZ

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Having a full set of teeth is about more than just looking good; your teeth play an essential role in chewing and speaking. Losing a tooth can impact your overall oral health, as well as your self-esteem. Dr. Sean Ham & Dr. Ryan Lacy at Oro Valley Dental Group, the top-rated dental practice in Oro Valley, AZ, can install dental bridges to mitigate the effects of tooth loss.

What are Dental Bridges?

A dental or tooth bridge does exactly what the name implies: it bridges the gap between two teeth. It consists of two crowns on the teeth on either side of the gap and a false tooth in between. The two abutment teeth support the bridge, while the filler tooth ensures that your mouth retains its normal shape and function.

The Benefits of Dental Bridges

Dental bridges offer plenty of benefits to patients in Oro Valley, AZ. These benefits include:

• Allowing you to speak and eat properly
• Maintaining your bite force distribution, ensuring that other teeth do not suffer excess pressure
• Preventing your remaining teeth from misaligning
• Restoring your natural smile
• Maintaining the shape of your face

Installing Your Dental Bridges

The process of installing dental bridges is relatively painless and straightforward. It will start with a consultation with one of our dentists to decide whether you need a bridge or another dental treatment.

Dental Bridge Procedure

We divide the dental bridge procedure up into several visits. The first visit is when we prepare the two teeth on either side of the missing tooth, then take molds of your teeth. These molds help us make bridges that fit perfectly in your mouth. At this point, you will get a non-permanent bridge while we manufacture the permanent version.

During the following visit, we will check the fit of your new bridge. Sometimes this fitting process may take a couple of visits if we need to adjust the bridge in any way. After you are satisfied with the fit, we will cement the bridge into place.

After we have cemented the bridge, our dentists will explain how to care for your bridge correctly. Some people may find that eating and speaking feel strange for a couple of days, but after adjusting to the feeling, it should feel like the bridge is not even there.

Typically, dental bridges can last for up to 15 years, and even longer if you practice good oral hygiene. How long bridges last depends on the abutment teeth. If you take good care of your teeth, your bridge will serve you well for years to come. Learn more about our dental implants service.

Dental bridges are a simple procedure that can add plenty of value to your life. If you have recently lost a tooth and are in Oro Valley, AZ, get in touch with Oro Valley Dental Group at 520-297-2227 to schedule an appointment and find out how we can help you.