Traditional Dental Bridges in The Heights
Missing a tooth? Discover how traditional dental bridges at The Heights can fill the gap by anchoring to healthy teeth. A proven, fixed solution to restore your smile's function. Schedule a consultation.
Traditional Dental Bridges in The Heights
A gap left by a missing tooth can compromise your smile’s appearance, your ability to chew, and the alignment of your remaining teeth. A traditional dental bridge is a proven, reliable, and non-removable solution designed to "bridge" this gap, restoring both function and aesthetics.
This classic restorative solution consists of two main parts:
A Pontic (Replacement Tooth): A custom-crafted tooth that fills the empty space.
Abutment Crowns: Two dental crowns that are placed on the healthy, natural teeth on either side of the gap. These crowns serve as strong anchors, securing the pontic in place.
At The Heights, we design traditional bridges with meticulous care to ensure they are not only strong and durable but also blend seamlessly with your natural teeth for a beautiful, complete smile.
A Proven Solution for a Complete Smile
Traditional bridges are a cornerstone of restorative dentistry for good reason. They offer patients at The Heights several significant benefits.
Restores Function: A fixed bridge allows you to chew and speak with confidence, as it is a stable, non-removable part of your smile.
Maintains Tooth Alignment: It prevents your remaining natural teeth from drifting into the empty space, which can cause bite problems and jaw pain.
Excellent Aesthetics: Our bridges are crafted from high-grade porcelain, meticulously matched in color and shape to your surrounding teeth for a natural, seamless appearance.
Time-Tested Reliability: This is a durable, long-lasting solution that has been successfully used in dentistry for decades.
The Traditional Bridge Process
Consultation & Planning: We first conduct a thorough evaluation, including digital imaging, to ensure your adjacent "abutment" teeth are healthy and strong enough to support the bridge.
Tooth Preparation: The two neighboring teeth are carefully prepared by reshaping them to receive the dental crowns.
Digital Impressions: We take precise digital scans of your teeth to create a perfect model for our dental lab. A temporary bridge is placed to protect your teeth.
Final Placement: Once your custom bridge is fabricated, you will return to our office for final placement. We check the fit and bite before permanently bonding the bridge in place, instantly restoring your complete smile.
Is a Traditional Bridge Right for You?
A traditional bridge is an excellent choice for many patients, particularly those who are missing one or two teeth and have healthy, strong anchor teeth on both sides of the gap. It is also a less invasive procedure than surgery and is often completed in just two appointments.
A Bridge vs. a Dental Implant
It's important to understand your options. The main alternative to a traditional bridge is a Dental Implant.
A traditional bridge is supported by your natural teeth.
A dental implant is a titanium post surgically placed in the jawbone that stands independently, without involving adjacent teeth.
During your consultation at The Heights, our dental experts will clearly explain the pros and cons of all your options. We will provide an authoritative, unbiased recommendation based on your specific oral health, aesthetic goals, and long-term priorities.
Schedule Your Restorative Consultation
You don't have to live with a gap in your smile. Contact our team to schedule a comprehensive evaluation. We will help you determine if a traditional dental bridge is the ideal solution to restore your smile's health, function, and beauty.
