Dental bridges for better oral health and more confidence

The absence of a tooth (or multiple teeth) can be socially uncomfortable and affect your self-assurance. You desire the freedom to talk, smile, and laugh openly, and a dental bridge can help. This solution not only addresses the cosmetic aspect of a missing tooth but also promotes oral health.

Why is replacing a missing tooth necessary?

Missing teeth can easily occur, especially with age-related weakening. Addressing a missing tooth is crucial, as postponing treatment worsens dental problems.

Untreated, a missing tooth leads to shifting teeth and space filling, resulting in more severe dental issues.

  • Poor tooth alignment
  • Bite issues
  • Difficulty chewing
  • Jaw and tooth pain
  • A change in your face shape

Whether you’re missing a tooth due to an injury, gum disease, decay, or genetics, we’re here to help you restore your oral health, your smile, and your confidence. Plus, we offer a 5 year warranty on our Latimer Dental & Implant bridges.

Book online now or call us at (604) 373-9902.

What kind of bridges are there?

The appropriate bridge type depends on your remaining teeth’s condition. A dental bridge is fixed to healthy teeth or implants.

  • Traditional fixed bridges are the most common type of dental bridge. They are placed by being secured to two or more crowned teeth and they contain “filler teeth” in between to fill in the gap of the missing tooth.
  • Implant-supported bridges are similar to traditional bridges, only they are fixed to dental implants instead of existing teeth. This option is ideal for patients who don’t have healthy teeth surrounding the missing tooth.

What to expect when you get a dental bridge

Crowns will need to eventually be placed on teeth surrounding the gap, so some dentin and enamel will likely be removed on the existing teeth to make room for them. If implants will be used to secure the tooth bridge, those will need to be implanted into your jaw prior to the bridge being placed.

Crowns will cover surrounding teeth, requiring some enamel and dentin removal. For implant-secured bridges, implants are placed before the bridge.

The dentist will prepare the teeth (or place implants) to receive the bridge.

Impressions or digital scans are taken, crafting custom bridge and crowns. A temporary bridge may be provided until the permanent one is ready, safeguarding exposed teeth.

During a follow-up visit, crowns will be placed and the permanent bridge will be secured onto the crowns or implants and adjusted to fit comfortably.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I care for a dental bridge?

The best way to care for a dental bridge is to properly care for your remaining teeth. Your bridge is depending on the strength and durability of the teeth it’s secured to, so a solid oral health routine will go a long way:

  • Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time
  • Floss at least once a day
  • Eat a healthy diet, limiting sugary and acidic foods
  • Visit your dentist every 6 months for routine dental cleanings and exams

How long do dental bridges last?

When you practice good oral hygiene, your new bridge can easily last 10 years or more. At minimum, tooth bridges last between five and seven years.

Will having a tooth bridge change the way I eat and speak?

The reality is, having missing teeth actually makes it more difficult to speak and to eat certain foods. Replacing the teeth with a dental bridge actually improves speech and makes chewing easier.