Dental Bridges
Losing one tooth or several consecutive teeth can make you feel self-conscious about your smile and make chewing and speaking difficult.
A dental bridge is a special dental restoration designed to replace a missing tooth and complete your bite.
At Beaufort River Dental in Beaufort, SC, we use high-quality materials and personalized smile design to get the best possible results...
What Is a Dental Bridge & What Does It Do?
A traditional bridge is made up of an artificial tooth (pontic) or several artificial teeth supported by a dental crown on either side.
Other types of dental bridges include cantilever bridges, Maryland bridges, and implant-supported bridges. During your consultation, Dr. Babb will explain the differences between traditional bridges, cantilever bridges, Maryland bridges, and implant-supported bridges to help you find a solution that works for you.
See How a Bridge Transformed This Patient's Smile
Why Choose Beaufort River Dental For Your Dental Bridge?
Personalized Care
We want your dental bridge to look and feel like a natural part of your smile. When designing your bridge, we will take into account your facial features and surrounding teeth to create pontics and crowns that look just like your natural teeth.
Honest Approach
Dr. David P. Babb makes it a point to educate every patient about their treatment options. If we do not believe a dental bridge is the best choice for you, we will recommend other treatment options and help you make an informed decision.
Efficient Care
When it comes to replacing teeth, you want to receive treatment as fast as possible. We value your time and maintain a punctual schedule so that you won't have to wait long to be seen at our Beaufort, SC, office. In some cases, we can even use our CEREC® technology to create a beautiful and long-lasting bridge in one day.
Top-Quality Materials
Many patients are worried that their replacement teeth won't look natural or that they will have an unsightly black line between their gums and their bridge. Our dentist only uses tooth-colored ceramics such as IPS e.max® and zirconia when crafting the pontics and crowns that make up dental bridges, so your restoration will look natural within your smile.
Start Smiling with Confidence Contact Us for a Dental Bridge Consultation
Tired of hiding your smile? Ready to start speaking with confidence? Contact Beaufort River Dental in Beaufort, SC, and find out if a bridge is right for you.
Dr. Babb is a skilled restorative dentist who has helped many patients repair their smiles with dental bridges. He can help you replace teeth with a traditional bridge or an implant-supported restoration.
To get started, request your appointment online or call us:
(843) 525-1113
Patients Love Us
Alexander Dlugi
2021
Great practice! Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Dr Babb explains everything thoroughly and avoids unnecessary tests and procedures. Highly trustworthy. Couldn't be more pleased!
Gordon Bryant
2021
Prompt, efficient, friendly, professional.
What to Expect When You Need a Dental Bridge
In some cases, we can create bridges on the same day using our in-office CEREC machine.
How Traditional Bridges Work
Adjacent teeth are prepared for crowns. Next, a custom bridge is crafted based on impressions of your bite. Finally, the restoration is bonded into place.
Traditional Bridges vs. Implants: Which Is the Better Option?
If you are missing a tooth and thinking about treatment, you may have heard of dental implants. Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically placed in the jawbone to replace lost tooth roots. Once the jaw has healed, they can support crowns, bridges, and dentures. There are several reasons to choose an implant-supported dental crown or dental bridge if you have missing teeth:
Preserve Your Natural Teeth
If you are missing one tooth, you can choose an implant-supported crown. If you are missing several, an implant-supported bridge or denture might be a better choice. With implant-supported restorations, there is no need to alter healthy teeth to accommodate your dental restoration.
Promote Jawbone Health
When you lose a tooth, your jawbone almost immediately begins to recede due to an absence of tooth roots. Because dental implants replace tooth roots and provide the necessary stimulation, they prevent jawbone recession. When you choose implants, you can keep your jawline looking healthy and youthful.
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