Dental Bridges in Vancouver, BC
Dental bridges in Vancouver, BC and other places in the world are very popular. It’s important to find a dentist in Vancouver, BC that has experience with dental bridges near you. At The Art Of Smile Dental Clinic, we’ve been working with bridges, dentures, and implants for a long time. Our dentists have all the experience and training required to replace missing teeth.
Dental implants are newer than bridges and have many benefits, but plenty of patients still prefer bridges. Replacing missing teeth is important to preserve your smile. It’s also important to make sure that your speech and ability to chew aren’t affected.
What Are Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges hold artificial teeth and are fixed at both ends of the patient’s natural teeth. If you have a gap due to a missing tooth, we can attach a bridge to the two teeth adjacent to the gap. These teeth have to be healthy and fitted with crowns. If the adjacent teeth aren’t healthy or strong enough, we might not be able to place a bridge.
Bridges are permanent. They can only be removed at the dentist’s office. Patients looking for a removable replacement option should get dentures instead. At The Art Of Smile Dental Clinic in Vancouver, BC, we’ll tell you our recommendation and what we think would work best for you. This varies from one patient to the other depending on dental status and the patient’s priorities.
What to Expect?
Patients have to be prepared to live with a dental bridge and the few precautions that come with it. Dental bridges aren’t as durable as natural teeth or implants. If you get a bridge, you’ll need to avoid chewing on hard objects to keep it from breaking.
Brushing your teeth will continue to be a necessity. The bridge can stain over time, and brushing it can keep it clean. More importantly, patients need to keep the teeth supporting the bridge healthy and free from any cavities. If these teeth start to decay, the bridge will be compromised and can fall.
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FAQs
The main types of dental bridges include traditional bridges, cantilever bridges, Maryland bonded bridges, and implant-supported bridges. Each type serves different needs based on the patient's specific dental situation.
Dental bridges have a lifespan of 5 to 15 years, and sometimes more, when they are well-maintained and oral hygiene is well-followed. Routine dental check-ups are important to maintain their longevity.
The process typically involves two visits. During the first visit, the bordering teeth are prepared, and impressions are taken. A temporary bridge may be placed. In the second visit, the custom-made bridge is fitted, adjusted, and cemented into place.
Most people with one or more missing teeth are candidates for a dental bridge. However, a thorough dental examination is necessary to determine if a bridge is the best option for your dental health needs.
Dental bridges effectively restore the aesthetics of your mouth, enhance your ability to eat and talk, preserve the natural contour of your face, and prevent adjacent teeth from undergoing misalignment.
The cost of dental bridges varies depending on the type of bridge, materials used, and individual patient needs. At The Art of Smile Dental Clinic, we provide detailed cost estimates and discuss payment options during your consultation.