Custom Dental Bridges in San Diego, CA
A missing tooth can be a serious dental problem, since teeth are created to work together. If you’ve suffered losing one tooth or more to injury or decay, dental bridges in San Diego from our San Diego, CA dental office could be the right solution for your smile.
A dental bridge for missing tooth replacement is commonly used to replace a missing tooth (or teeth) in between healthy supporting teeth on either side. At Hornbrook Center For Dentistry, we use custom dental bridges and porcelain dental bridge restorations on their own or combined with dental implants to give you the best smile possible.
What Are The Benefits To Getting A Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge works to hold your existing teeth in place. As a result, everyday activities like talking and eating should be easier. When a tooth is lost, the surrounding teeth can also loosen over time. A bridge will help prevent additional tooth loss and can restore your confidence in your smile. For many patients, a dental bridge for chewing problems and dental bridge for speaking problems can make daily life significantly more comfortable.
How Do I Know If A Bridge Is The Right Choice?
If you’ve lost a tooth, Dr. Hornbrook will conduct a thorough examination of your mouth to develop a customized dental bridge treatment plan that works best for you. During this time you can ask questions and find out if a bridge could be the right fit for your smile’s unique needs. A dental bridge consultation for tooth loss can help determine the most appropriate tooth replacement options for your situation.
What Can I Expect At My Appointment?
In most cases, placing a dental bridge will take more than one appointment with us. On your first visit, Dr. Hornbrook will prepare the healthy teeth on either side of the gap left by your lost tooth. These are the teeth that will support the bridge.
Next, Dr. Hornbrook will take an impression of your teeth in order to custom-make a dental bridge designed specifically for your mouth. A temporary dental bridge will be placed in your mouth until the permanent bridge has been created.
Once the permanent bridge is finished, Dr. Hornbrook will adjust and fit it to your mouth, cementing it to the teeth that have been prepared at your earlier appointment. Remember, this type of permanent dental bridge is permanent, it can’t be removed without help from a dentist.
What About Bridges Supported By Dental Implants?
Another type of bridge is one that is supported by dental implants. This implant supported bridge might be the right solution for your smile if your surrounding teeth aren’t capable of supporting a bridge.
A dental implant bridge or bridge supported by dental implants can provide excellent stability and function while helping you replace missing tooth structures with a natural-looking restoration.
Our staff at Hornbrook Center For Dentistry is ready to answer any questions you have and thoroughly discuss your dental bridge options.
How To Take Care Of Your Dental Bridge
Keep in mind that your dental bridge can deteriorate if the teeth that support it on either side are damaged. To make sure your bridge stays healthy and in place for years to come, follow these oral health guidelines:
- Brush your teeth (including your bridge) twice a day and floss once per day.
- Pay special attention to the area around your dental bridge and always clean between your teeth and under the bridge. Ask one of our staff members at Hornbrook Center For Dentistry how to clean dental bridge restorations and what the best option for cleaning your bridge will be.
- Visit Dr. Hornbrook regularly for dental exams and professional teeth cleanings.
Proper dental bridge care can help maintain a long lasting dental bridge and protect the supporting teeth around it.
Schedule Your Appointment With Our San Diego Dental Practice Today
If you have questions about how best to replace a tooth that has been damaged or lost, give Dr. Hornbrook a call to schedule your appointment.
A consultation with Dr. Hornbrook is the ideal way to answer all of your questions and determine if a dental bridge could be the best solution for your smile! Schedule your dental bridge consultation with a dental bridge dentist today.