Dental Bridges
Dental Bridge in Brecksville, OH
Missing teeth can affect much more than your smile’s appearance. Gaps left by tooth loss can make it difficult to chew, impact speech, and cause surrounding teeth to shift out of position. At Community Roots Family & Implant Dentistry, we offer high-quality dental bridge treatment to restore function, improve aesthetics, and help patients regain confidence in their smiles.
A dental bridge is a proven restorative solution that replaces one or more missing teeth while supporting long-term oral health. Our team works closely with each patient to create a restoration that looks natural, feels comfortable, and blends seamlessly with the surrounding teeth.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
Many patients ask, “What is a dental bridge?” A dental bridge is a custom-made prosthetic designed to replace one or more missing teeth. The restoration literally “bridges” the gap left behind by tooth loss.
A traditional dental bridge consists of:
- One or more artificial teeth called pontics
- Dental crowns placed on neighboring teeth
- A secure restoration designed to restore function and appearance
Dental crowns and bridges work together to create a stable solution for patients who have lost teeth due to injury, decay, or extraction.
Benefits of a dental bridge include:
- Restoring your smile
- Improving chewing ability
- Enhancing speech
- Preventing teeth from shifting
- Maintaining facial structure
- Distributing bite forces evenly
Community Roots Family & Implant Dentistry’s Crowns
A crown is one of the best ways to repair and restore a tooth damaged above the gumline but healthy below the gumline. They keep the healthy root intact while replacing the damaged or misshapen section above the gums. A crown uses a permanent cap that goes over your tooth after the dentist has shaped it. A crown can last decades and sometimes your entire life when taken care of properly. So, it is a perfect course of action for those that want to replace a tooth and never have to worry about it again.
Replace Missing Teeth With a Bridge
Crowns and bridges work similarly, but bridges are the option when a tooth is totally missing or when a series of teeth are missing. A bridge uses the healthy teeth on both sides of a missing tooth to hold an artificial replacement in place. A bridge is also an excellent option when a missing tooth is surrounded by teeth with healthy roots. This is because it also replaces the teeth on both sides of the gap. Bridges, like crowns, are also a long-term fixture in your mouth that typically lasts a decade or more.