From Gaps to Grins with Functional and Aesthetically Appealing Dental Bridges
Bridges are a fantastic solution for patients with a few missing teeth. Unlike dental implants, you don’t need surgery. The bridge is anchored to the neighbouring teeth, providing a durable solution for missing teeth.
Flinders Dental Practice offers high-quality dental bridges in Flinders, Victoria. Dr Chris Wooldridge and his team combine advanced materials with artistic skills to create functional and natural-looking restorations. Rediscover your beautiful smile with our dental bridges.
How does a dental bridge replace missing teeth?
A typical dental bridge consists of pontic or false teeth customised to fill the toothless gap. To ensure your dental bridge is secure, the dentist places dental crowns on the support teeth on either side of the gap. Your dental bridge remains fixed and doesn’t move when eating or speaking.
Our dental bridges are versatile. We can use them to replace front teeth where aesthetics matter. Also, we can use bridges to replace your posterior teeth. Our dental team has mastered the art of balancing aesthetics and durability to personalise your bridge to your unique needs.
How are bridges placed?
Your procedure starts with a consultation. The dentist will examine your smile to determine your suitability for a dental bridge. If so, the dentist will prepare the support teeth (abutments) by reshaping the enamel. This ensures we create a sturdy foundation to attach the dental crowns.
Next, the dentist will digitally scan your teeth. Our team uses CEREC technology to fabricate your crowns and bridges. This fantastic technology ensures you don’t have to wait weeks to restore your smile. Our dental crowns and bridges are expertly crafted to fit the exact specifications of your teeth with near-perfection.
Once your crown bridge is ready, we’ll inspect its fit and appearance. A few adjustments are necessary to ensure your bridge is optimally aligned to support your full function. Your bridge will feel a bit off for a few weeks. However, once you get adjusted to your bridge, you’ll eat and talk like you have 100% natural teeth.
What are the benefits of dental bridges?
Dental bridges are an excellent way to replace one or more missing teeth. Here are the many benefits of dental bridges.
- Restores functionality: Dental bridges fill the gap left by missing teeth, restoring the ability to chew and speak properly.
- Improved appearance: Enhance your smile by replacing missing teeth, creating a more natural and uniform look.
- Prevents teeth shifting: Teeth are like dominos. When you remove one, the rest follow. Bridges prevent the adjacent teeth from shifting into the toothless gap, maintaining proper alignment.
- Supports facial structure: Filling the gaps helps maintain the shape and structure of your face, avoiding a sunken appearance.
- Durable solution: Dental bridges are long-lasting with proper care, providing years of reliable function.
- Simple maintenance: Caring for your dental bridges isn’t different from maintaining your natural teeth. Simply brush and floss your teeth and visit your dentist twice yearly for regular check-ups.
Dental bridges don’t just replace your missing teeth—they restore your life! They enhance your comfort, functionality, and confidence.
Are you interested in dental bridges?
Dental bridges are an excellent tooth replacement near Flinders. To get started with dental bridges, call (03) 5989-1129 and reserve an appointment with Flinders Dental Practice to rediscover your beautiful, functional smile.
A bridge is a non-surgical way to replace one or many teeth. A bridge uses the adjacent teeth as anchors to support the missing tooth or teeth. With today’s dental advancements, a bridge can be fabricated in a fairly short period of time, using a metal or nonmetal foundation. Don’t let that missing tooth affect the way you speak, eat, and smile. Bridges yield immediate results that last a lifetime. Ask your dentist what type of bridge may be right for you.
