Dental Bridges – Pasadena, TX
A Lifelike Solution for Closing the Space In Your Smile
Are you tired of living with a gap left behind by one or more consecutively missing teeth? Whether you’re feeling self-conscious about the changes to your appearance or hope to improve your ability to eat and speak more normally, Dr. Verjee is happy to help!
Our team offers a lifelike solution for closing the space in your smile with dental bridges. Continue reading to learn more about this popular treatment and who it can potentially benefit.
Why Choose Magic Touch Dental of Pasadena for Dental Bridges?
- Customizable, Tooth-Colored Materials
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- Multiple Financial Options Available
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is an oral appliance that has the necessary number of pontics (artificial teeth) to rebuild your smile, sandwiched between a dental crown on each end. They are typically made from resilient, tooth-colored ceramic that can be designed to match your natural enamel for beautiful results that blend in seamlessly.
This versatile treatment can replace a single tooth or several in a row, and once it’s cemented in place, it can last 10 to 15+ years with proper care.
Types of Dental Bridges
Potentially, anyone who has lost one or more adult teeth might benefit from getting a dental bridge, but that doesn’t mean it’s the ideal solution to meet everyone’s unique needs. Before proceeding, you must consult Dr. Verjee at our office in Pasadena to ensure you’re a good candidate.
Our team will examine your mouth and address any pre-existing concerns, such as tooth decay or gum disease, that might affect the outcome. Once we verify that your mouth is healthy and strong enough to support your restoration, we’ll put together a treatment plan and walk you through the details for your approval.
Traditional Dental Bridge
Dr. Verjee offers traditional dental bridges, which require that the teeth on both sides of the space in your smile have enough healthy structure to anchor them. That means if you’ve suffered more severe tooth decay or gum disease, you might not be a valid candidate for this treatment.
This is because we must prepare these abutments by removing a small amount of enamel, which allows the crowns on both ends of your dental bridge to fit correctly over them. If your teeth lack sufficient stability, we might refer you to a specialist to discuss other options, such as an implant-supported prosthetic.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
There are several reasons to consider getting a traditional dental bridge in Pasadena, including:
- Better bite force. You’ll be able to bite and chew foods more easily, allowing you to enjoy more wholesome meals to improve your oral and overall health.
- Improved enunciation. Rebuilding your arch can help you overcome any changes to your speech resulting from tooth loss, such as a lisp or slur.
- Resilient materials. The tooth-colored ceramic your restoration is made from is less porous than enamel and is therefore more resistant to chips, cracks, and stains.
- Prevent dental drifting. Closing the gap in your grin helps ensure that your remaining teeth don’t shift to fill in empty spaces, which can harm your enamel and bite alignment.
- Boosted confidence. You’ll look and feel like your most attractive self with a beautiful, lifelike bridge in place.