Bridges
Restore your smile with a custom dental bridge
Are you embarrassed by gaps in your smile? Are missing teeth affecting your speech or ability to chew comfortably? Stines Family Dentistry can restore your smile, speech, and chewing function with a custom dental bridge.
Dental bridges are designed to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to neighboring teeth or dental implants. Bridges are fixed in place and are not removable. The replacement teeth are typically made of porcelain and color-matched to blend naturally with your existing teeth.
- Traditional bridges are the most common type and are supported by crowns placed on the natural teeth adjacent to the gap.
- Cantilever bridges require support from only one neighboring tooth, making them a good option when the missing tooth is located at the end of a dental arch.
- Implant-supported bridges offer the greatest strength and stability, but they are also the most expensive option and typically require a longer treatment timeline. These bridges are supported by dental implants rather than natural teeth, providing a durable, long-lasting solution.
- Maryland bridges are often the most economical option. Instead of crowns, a metal or porcelain framework is bonded to the backs of adjacent teeth to support the replacement tooth.
Stines Family Dentistry provides custom dental bridges to replace missing teeth and restore the appearance and function of your smile. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.