Dental Bridges Gainesville, FL

Any individual who seeks replacement of multiple missing teeth is a candidate for getting tooth bridges. If you are looking for the solution of any of the following problems, then you are a candidate for getting dental bridges:

• Replacement of multiple missing teeth – tooth supported bridges are an excellent option for restoring two or more adjacent missing teeth.
• Getting rid of your dentures – dentures are not only quite uncomfortable to wear, but they also create hindrances during speech and eating. If you are also having this problem, you can get rid of it by getting your dentures replaced with dental bridges.
• Full mouth rehabilitation – implant supported dental bridges also serve as an excellent restorative option in cases where a full mouth rehabilitation has to be performed. Two bridges in each jaw can be used to replace all missing teeth in the mouth.
• Cosmetic teeth rehabilitation – although there is no match for your natural teeth, but teeth bridges provide excellent cosmetic results. Therefore, if you are not satisfied with the aesthetics of your dentures, you can always visit us at Smart Smile Dentistry in Gainesville, FL to get your teeth bridges.

Fabrication of tooth supported bridges usually require 2-3 dental visits. Keep reading to know how dental bridges are prepared at Smart Smile Dentistry in Gainesville, FL:

• Dental examination – Dr. Samant at Smart Smile Dentistry will first perform a detailed examination of your oral cavity and evaluate your medical and dental records. This will be done to make sure that you are a suitable candidate for getting dental bridges.
• Preparation of adjacent natural teeth – slight tooth structure from the natural teeth on both ends of edentulous space is removed so that the false teeth of the bridge can be attached to them. Depending upon the need for tooth removal, Dr. Samant may perform this step under anesthesia if exposure of the tooth is suspected.
• Making an impression – next, an impression of your teeth will be made, and sent to the dental laboratory for the fabrication of the prosthesis. At this stage, the shade and color of the adjacent natural teeth is also provided to the laboratory so that bridge teeth are exactly same.
• Attaching the bridge – once the bridge is received back from the laboratory, Dr. Samant will first try it on you without attaching it permanently. If you are happy with the aesthetics and functional outcome, the bridge will be permanently cemented to the natural teeth with the help of an adhesive cement.

• Dietary precautions – immediately after getting your teeth bridge fixed at Smart Smile Dentistry, you should avoid putting too much pressure on it. Eating hard food items, chewing gums and sticky foods such as chocolates and caramel can result in the dislodgement of your bridges.
• Oral hygiene maintenance – remember, your dental bridges will only function effectively as long as the supporting natural teeth are healthy. Therefore, you must ensure optimal oral hygiene, especially in the region where the bridge is present. A slight problem with bridges is that food tends to get impacted underneath the bridge. A dental floss should be regularly used to clean this area and prevent any chances of infection in this region.