From Gaps to Grins with Functional and Realistic-looking Dental Bridges
Tooth loss affects more than your appearance—it affects how you eat and speak, and your confidence is never the same. Good news! Dr. Kim Arnold Family Dentistry offers high-quality dental bridges to patients in or near Russell or Ashland, Kentucky. Our custom-made bridges give you a natural look and restore your ability to talk, eat, and smile confidently.
Ready to fill those gaps with a non-surgical tooth replacement? Visit Dr. Kimberly Arnold and restore your smile with predictable, realistic-looking dental bridges.
How does a dental bridge work?
A dental bridge is a customized dental solution for replacing one or a few missing teeth in a row. Traditional bridges consist of artificial teeth (pontic) attached to the neighboring teeth or implants (abutments). Bridges are secured to the abutments for enhanced stability with dental crowns on both sides.
Dental bridges come in different shapes and sizes. Here are the dental bridge options you should know about.
- Traditional bridges: They are the most common. The dentist uses dental crowns to secure the bridge to the surrounding teeth.
- Implant-supported bridge: These restorations provide the ultimate bridge experience. They are anchored directly in the jawbone with dental implants, providing unrivaled stability and comfort when chewing or speaking.
How are dental bridges placed?
The process typically involves 2 appointments. We’ll examine your teeth and overall health during the first appointment to determine your bridge suitability. If so, we’ll prepare the support teeth by reshaping the enamel to accommodate the dental crowns.
The dentist will take digital scans of your teeth and send the records to a dental lab to custom-create your restoration. In the meantime, you’ll wear a temporary restoration until your bridge is ready. During the subsequent appointment, we’ll try the bridge and make a few adjustments before securing it to your teeth.
Are dental bridges worth it?
Dental bridges are more than getting your teeth back. Here are the life-changing benefits of dental bridges.
- Natural aesthetics: Dental bridges are created from life-looking materials such as Zirconia for a seamless appearance. Our bridges look like an extension of your natural teeth.
- Bite alignment: Bridges close gaps between teeth to prevent shifting and tilting over time.
- Improved confidence: Unsightly gaps in your teeth can make you feel embarrassed in social and professional settings. Dental bridges provide renewed confidence everywhere you go.
- Improved speaking ability: Bridges help your tongue form sounds naturally when talking—no more slurred speech or lisping.
- Restored chewing function: Dental bridges stabilize your bite, which enables you to enjoy all your favorite foods.
- Durability: Dental bridges can last many years with good maintenance. Brush and floss your bridge like natural teeth; they will serve you for many years.
- Supports facial structures: Bridges make your face and lips appear fuller, maintaining your youthful appearance.
Ready for dental bridges near Ashland?
Restore your smile’s beauty and function with high-quality dental bridges at Dr. Kim Arnold Family Dentistry. Call (606) 836-6022 and reserve your appointment. Your healthy, confident smile is within reach!
