Restore Your Smile and Confidence
A well-crafted dental bridge fills the gap left by missing teeth, giving you a natural, complete smile. This can boost your self-esteem and make you feel confident in both social and professional settings.
Dental Bridges Cambridge
Fixed restorations that fill the gap left by one or more missing teeth.
Missing teeth can significantly impact your confidence, oral health, and overall well-being. At Dental Art Clinic, we provide dental bridges to help you regain a complete, natural-looking smile. Dental bridges are a proven solution for replacing one or more missing teeth, restoring not only your appearance but also your ability to chew and speak effectively.
Our experienced dentists are dedicated to delivering personalized and comfortable dental care. Whether you’re looking for a reliable solution to restore your smile or prevent future dental issues, a dental bridge could be the ideal option for you.
What Are Dental Bridges?
A dental bridge is a restorative dental solution designed to “bridge the gap” created by one or more missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth (called pontics) anchored in place by dental crowns placed on the natural teeth or implants on either side of the gap. Bridges are custom-made to match the shape, size, and colour of your natural teeth for a seamless result.
Types of Dental Bridges
Our dentist offer several types of dental bridges to suit your specific needs:
- Traditional Bridges: The most common type, supported by crowns on the adjacent natural teeth.
- Cantilever Bridges: Used when there’s only one tooth next to the gap.
- Maryland Bridges: Made of porcelain or metal frameworks bonded to the backs of the adjacent teeth, preserving a more natural tooth structure.
- Implant-Supported Bridges: Anchored by dental implants for enhanced durability and strength.
No matter the type, our team ensures your dental bridge restores your smile while improving your oral health.
Why Choose Dental Bridges?
Missing teeth can cause several dental and functional issues if left untreated. Here are some reasons why a dental bridge might be the best solution for you:
Improve Your Chewing and Speaking Abilities
Missing teeth can make it difficult to eat certain foods and pronounce words properly. A dental bridge restores the function of your teeth, allowing you to chew food comfortably and speak clearly.
Prevent Shifting of Teeth
When a tooth is missing, adjacent teeth tend to shift into the empty space, leading to misalignment and bite problems. Dental bridges help maintain the proper alignment of your teeth and prevent future oral health issues.
Cost-Effective Alternative to Implants
While dental implants are an excellent long-term solution, dental bridges offer a more affordable and quicker way to restore your smile, especially if multiple teeth are missing.
Our dentist prioritizes your comfort and works closely with you to choose the best treatment option for your needs.
Our Dental Bridge Procedure
Getting a dental bridge at our Dental Office is a straightforward, pain-free process. Here’s what you can expect when you visit our clinic for a bridge:
- Initial Consultation and Examination Our experienced Cambridge dentist will perform a thorough oral examination, take X-rays, and discuss your needs and goals. If a dental bridge is the right solution, we’ll outline a personalized treatment plan.
- Tooth Preparation The teeth adjacent to the gap will be prepared to accommodate dental crowns. This involves reshaping the teeth to ensure a perfect fit for the bridge.
- Impressions and Temporary Bridge We will take precise impressions of your teeth, which will be sent to a dental laboratory to create your custom bridge. In the meantime, a temporary bridge will be placed to protect your teeth and gums.
- Fitting and Placement Once your custom bridge is ready, we’ll carefully place and adjust it for a perfect fit. The bridge will be securely bonded in place, restoring the function and aesthetics of your smile.
- Final Adjustments and Care Instructions Our team will make any final adjustments to ensure comfort and a natural appearance. We’ll also provide detailed instructions on how to care for your new bridge to ensure its longevity.
With advanced techniques and a patient-centred approach, our team ensures a comfortable and stress-free experience when getting a dental bridge in Cambridge.
Why Choose Dental Art Clinic?
When it comes to dentistry in Cambridge, we look after patients from across the community. Here’s why you should choose us for your dental bridge procedure:
- Experienced and Skilled Dentists: Our team of highly qualified dentists has extensive experience in restorative dentistry, including dental bridges.
- Technology: We use current dental technology and materials to provide precise, durable, and natural-looking dental bridges.
- Personalized Care: Our dental team understands that every patient is unique. We take the time to listen to your concerns and provide tailored solutions.
- Convenient Location: Our clinic is conveniently located at 8 Main St, Cambridge, ON N1R 1V4, making it easy for residents to reach us.
- Comfortable Environment: We prioritize patient comfort and strive to make every visit to our clinic a positive experience.
Trust our dedicated team to restore your smile with exceptional dental bridges.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
With proper care, dental bridges can last anywhere from 10 to 15 years or longer. Regular dental check-ups and good oral hygiene are key to longevity.
The procedure is generally pain-free, as we use local anesthesia to ensure your comfort. Any mild discomfort afterward can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
Maintain regular brushing and flossing, and use special dental floss to clean under the bridge. Regular check-ups at our office are essential.
The cost varies depending on the type of bridge and materials used. Our team will provide a detailed estimate during your consultation.
How long does a bridge last?
Commonly ten to fifteen years, sometimes considerably longer. The limiting factor is nearly always the health of the supporting teeth rather than the bridge itself.
Will a bridge look natural?
Modern ceramics match natural teeth closely. The shade is matched before the bridge is made, and you see it at try-in before it is cemented.
Can I eat normally with a bridge?
Yes, once you have adjusted. Very hard or sticky food is worth being careful with, as it is with natural teeth and crowns.
What if one of the supporting teeth develops a problem?
The whole bridge usually has to come off to treat it, and may need remaking. That is the main disadvantage of a bridge compared with an implant, which leaves the neighbouring teeth independent.
Bridge or implant?
A bridge is quicker and does not need surgery, but involves reshaping healthy teeth. An implant leaves the neighbours alone and often lasts longer, but takes months and costs more up front. Which is better depends on the state of the teeth either side. If they already have large fillings and would benefit from crowning anyway, a bridge makes more sense than it otherwise would.
How a bridge works
A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring a false tooth to the teeth either side of the gap. The supporting teeth are called abutments and the replacement tooth is called a pontic. The whole thing is cemented in place, so unlike a denture it does not come out.
Types of bridge
- Conventional bridge. Crowns on the teeth either side with the replacement tooth joined between them. The most common type, and it means reshaping both supporting teeth.
- Cantilever bridge. Supported on one side only, used where there is a suitable tooth on just one side of the gap.
- Resin-bonded bridge (Maryland bridge). The replacement tooth is held by thin metal or ceramic wings bonded to the back of the adjacent teeth. Much less tooth is removed, which makes it attractive for front teeth, though it is more likely to come loose over time.
- Implant-supported bridge. Held by implants rather than natural teeth, so the neighbouring teeth are untouched. Useful where several teeth in a row are missing.
How a bridge is fitted
Two appointments in most cases. The supporting teeth are numbed and shaped, an impression or scan is taken, the shade is matched and a temporary bridge is fitted. At the second visit the permanent bridge is tried in, checked for fit and bite, and cemented.
A new bridge feels bulky for a few days, particularly the underside of the pontic where it meets the gum. That sensation fades as you get used to it.
Cleaning under a bridge
This is the part that determines how long a bridge lasts, and it is different from cleaning natural teeth. Floss cannot be passed down between the units, because they are joined, so you clean underneath instead, using a floss threader, superfloss, or a small interdental brush passed beneath the pontic.
Plaque left under the pontic causes gum inflammation, and decay at the margins of the supporting crowns is the most common reason bridges fail. We will show you the technique when the bridge is fitted, and check it at each visit.
What a dental bridge costs in Ontario
Ontario dentists set their own fees, and most use the Ontario Dental Association's annual Suggested Fee Guide as a reference point. The fee for any given treatment depends on how much work is involved, the materials used, and whether anything else needs doing first, so a written estimate after an examination is the only figure worth relying on.
A bridge is usually quoted per unit — each supporting crown and the replacement tooth counts as one. We will give you a written treatment plan with the fee codes before anything goes ahead, so you can send it to your insurer for a pre-determination and know what you will be paying before you commit.
If you are covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan, we are a participating provider and can bill the CDCP directly. If you have workplace or private insurance, we can submit the claim for you. Ask us about payment options if you would rather spread the cost.
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Ready to restore your smile with a custom dental bridge? The team at Dental Art Clinic will talk you through the options in a caring and professional environment.
Call us today at 519-624-8767 to book your appointment or visit us. Let our skilled team help you achieve a confident, beautiful smile with high-quality dental bridges in Cambridge.
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