Losing a tooth can feel like losing a piece of yourself. It affects your confidence, your ability to eat the foods you love, and even your overall oral health. At Park City Dentistry, Dr. Calderwood and our experienced team offer a solution that can restore your smile and your peace of mind: dental bridges.
We use advanced techniques and materials to create natural-looking bridges that blend seamlessly with your existing teeth. Whether you're missing one tooth or several, a dental bridge can give you back the complete, healthy smile you deserve.
Bridging the Gap : Understanding Dental Bridges
A missing tooth isn't just about looks. If left untreated long enough, it can lead to shifting teeth, bite problems, and even bone loss in your jaw. Dental bridges literally "bridge the gap" created by missing teeth, restoring your smile's function and beauty.
Here's how they work:
A custom-crafted solution: Dr. Calderwood will take impressions of your mouth to create a bridge that fits perfectly and looks completely natural.
Support and stability: The bridge is anchored to your existing teeth or dental implants, providing a stable foundation for your replacement teeth. This is sometimes done by using a crown, but other methods of active retention are available. We'll assess your needs and discuss the best design choice with you.
Restored function: With a dental bridge, you can eat your favorite foods, speak with confidence, and smile to enjoy the moments that matter to you most.
Types of Bridges to Suit Your Needs
At Park City Dentistry we offer different types of dental bridges, and after your initial assessment, you'll understand your options and see a clear path forward to a renewed and healthy smile.
Traditional Dental Bridge
A time-tested solution: Traditional bridges have been used successfully for many years. They involve placing crowns on the teeth adjacent to the gap, with the replacement tooth (or teeth) suspended between them.
Durable and reliable: With proper care, a traditional bridge can last for a decade or more.
Implant Bridge
The gold standard: Implant-supported bridges anchor into place on your dental implants and offer the highest level of stability and longevity. Dental implants are placed in your jawbone to act as artificial roots, providing a strong foundation for the bridge.
Preserving your jawbone: Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing bone loss and maintaining your facial structure.
A long-term investment: Implant-supported bridges can last a lifetime with proper care.
The Benefits of Choosing a Dental Bridge
Investing in a dental bridge is investing in yourself. A functional, aesthetically pleasing smile can significantly improve your quality of life:
Renewed confidence: Losing a tooth can harm your self-confidence and make you feel anxious in social settings. A renewed, complete smile can boost your self-esteem, help you feel more comfortable in social situations, and give you peace of mind to share in all life's moments.
Improved oral health: Bridges prevent your remaining teeth from shifting, keeping your bite in proper alignment, and restore your ability to chew properly!
Enhanced facial aesthetics: Bridges support your facial muscles and prevent a "sunken-in" appearance that can occur with tooth loss.
Long-term cost savings: Bridging the gap early on can prevent more complex procedures later on, saving you money and time in the dental seat.
Restore Your Smile and Confidence
Ready to rediscover the joy of a complete, healthy smile? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Calderwood at Park City Dentistry today. We'll discuss your options and help you choose the best type of dental bridge for your needs, or simply give us a call to learn more!
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