4921 State St 26 E #100, Lafayette, IN 47905
Restore Your Smile With a Dental Bridge
Dental bridges are a type of dental restoration that our experienced dentists, Dr. Shane T. Cope and Dr. Melinda Bodine, may recommend in order to replace one or more missing teeth. If you have lost a tooth due to damage, decay, or a dental accident, and you are looking for dental bridges in Lafayette, Indiana, we welcome you to call our team or visit us at Highland Creek Family Dental East for more information on bridges and how we can improve your smile.
Bridges for a Healthy, Functional Smile
If you are missing a single tooth or multiple teeth in a row, we may recommend a dental bridge to restore your smile. A bridge is a fixed dental restoration, meaning it is non-removable. The dental bridge is anchored in place through the use of two dental crowns, which are custom-made to fit your smile and are placed on the teeth or dental implants next to the space left by the missing tooth. These crowns hold the artificial tooth in place to restore your smile, ensuring that your restoration will not easily shift or come loose. It typically requires only two visits to our practice to complete a dental bridge. Dental bridges in Lafayette are designed to last for many years and to restore the function, beauty, and health of your smile.
Custom Dental Bridges for Every Smile
Our Dentists may recommend a dental bridge to improve your smile by:
- Restoring your ability to speak, eat and chew normally
- Alleviating excess stress on the bite
- Improving the shape and volume of your face
- Replacing an unwanted removable partial denture
- Preventing the remaining natural teeth from moving out of position
- Enhancing the appearance of your smile
We will help you determine whether a custom dental bridge is the right solution for restoring your smile after tooth loss. If you’re searching for dental bridges near you, call or visit our office today to learn more.
FAQs About Dental Bridges
Q. How are dental bridges placed?
A. Dental bridges are usually placed in two visits. In the first visit, the teeth on either side of the gap (called abutment teeth) are prepared by removing a small amount of enamel. Then, impressions are taken to create a custom bridge that fits your bite. A temporary bridge is placed while your permanent one is being made.
In the second visit, the permanent bridge is fitted, adjusted, and cemented in place.
Q. Do you need dental bridges?
A. You may need a dental bridge if you’re missing one or more teeth and want to restore your smile. Gaps in your teeth can affect how you chew, speak, and even how your face looks. A bridge helps fill those gaps, prevent teeth from shifting, and improve your bite. Your dentist can help determine if a bridge is the right solution based on your dental health and goals.
Q. What are the benefits of dental bridges?
A. Dental bridges offer many benefits, including:
- Restoring your ability to chew and speak properly
- Improving the appearance of your smile
- Preventing nearby teeth from shifting out of place
- Supporting the shape of your face
- Providing a long-lasting solution when cared for properly
Bridges are a reliable way to replace missing teeth and bring back confidence in your smile.