A dental bridge is an appliance that replaces one or more natural missing teeth. It bridges the space between two teeth. Fixed bridges are cemented onto teeth on either side of the space. Unlike removable partial dentures, fixed bridges cannot be taken out of the mouth by you. If you are missing any teeth and are committed to maintaining good oral hygiene practices, you may be a good candidate for a bridge. If left unfilled, this space can cause the surrounding teeth to drift out of position and can cause teeth and gums to become more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease, leading to further tooth loss. Fixed bridges not only correct an altered bite, improve your chewing ability and speech, but they also safeguard your appearance by preventing the collapse of your facial features that can cause premature wrinkles and age lines.
With a bridge, it is more important than ever to brush, floss, and see your dentist regularly. If you do not control the buildup of food debris and plaque – the sticky film of bacteria formed from food acids – your teeth and gums can become infected, requiring further treatment and resulting in possible loss of the bridge. Your dentist may also recommend using floss threaders that help remove bacteria from hard to reach spaces between the bridge and adjacent teeth and gums.
If you maintain optimal oral hygiene care, you can expect your fixed bridge to last as many as 8-10 years, or even longer.
If you have missing teeth and dental implants are not right for you at this time, dental bridges are an excellent treatment option to consider. At Black Bridge Family Dental we tailor your treatment to your specific oral health needs, budget, and aesthetic preferences.
The people are awesome at Black Bridge Family Dental.
I am new to the area and gave greatly appreciated the kindness I have been shown at Black Bridge Family Dental. All of the staff Is very kind!
I recently moved to the area when a postponed "tooth issue" became urgent needing quick attention. It being a Saturday; and not having an established local dentist, I didn't have high hopes of finding... Read More
Had my first appointment at Black Bridge today! All the staff are so extremely friendly!! Brittany cleaned my teeth and went the extra mile! Highly recommend her !!
We love Black Bridge! Quick to get us in and good staff, always friendly and knowledgeable.
I am new to the area and gave greatly appreciated the kindness I have been shown at Black Bridge Family Dental. All of the staff Is very kind!
I recently moved to the area when a postponed "tooth issue" became urgent needing quick attention. It being a Saturday; and not having an established local dentist, I didn't have high hopes of finding a timely solution. My due diligence led me to contact Black Bridge Dental. They were able to get me in on Monday BUT I had to decline. I was amazed when an ancillary for Tuesday at 11:45 was offered then scheduled.
The preliminary X-ray's, digital photos and oral exam indicated I had an Erupted Tooth. I was seen and treated by Dr. Hehn. He fully explained his findings, concerns, treatments and alternatives. We agreed on a treatment method and began it's process.
The treatment process was performed quickly; without much difficulty (only because of having very dense bone structure and a curved tooth root), and without feeling ANY pain!
I'm 60 years old and had my far share of dental treatments/processes. I consider the treatment performed by Dr. Hehn as the best I've EVER experienced hands down!
Kudos to the entire Black Bridge Dental team and highest accolades to Dr. Hehn (who I will call Dr. "No-Pain" in the future).
Had my first appointment at Black Bridge today! All the staff are so extremely friendly!! Brittany cleaned my teeth and went the extra mile! Highly recommend her !!
We love Black Bridge! Quick to get us in and good staff, always friendly and knowledgeable.
