Bridges
Bridges
Dental bridges from Smile By The Station Dentistry offer a lasting solution for missing teeth. These custom prosthetics fill gaps in your smile, restoring function and aesthetics. Our skilled team uses advanced techniques to create bridges that look and feel natural, enhancing your oral health and confidence.
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Benefits of Bridges
Choosing a dental bridge can significantly improve your oral health and quality of life:
- Restore proper chewing and speaking ability
- Maintain facial shape and prevent sagging
- Distribute bite forces evenly across your teeth
- Prevent remaining teeth from shifting
- Boost self-esteem with a complete smile
- Provide a fixed, non-removable tooth replacement
Why Choose Us
Personalized Care
We tailor each bridge to match your natural teeth and bite.
Experienced Team
Our dentists at Smile By The Station Dentistry have extensive bridge placement expertise.
Durable Materials
Our bridges are made from high-quality materials for long-lasting results.
Precision Craftsmanship
We use cutting-edge technology to ensure your bridge fits perfectly.
What To Expect
Consultation
We’ll examine your teeth and discuss treatment options.
Preparation
We’ll prepare the adjacent teeth to support the bridge.
Impressions
We’ll take detailed molds to create your custom bridge.
Temporary Bridge
You’ll wear a temporary bridge while your permanent one is crafted.
Final Placement
We’ll fit and adjust your new bridge for comfort and function.
Prep & Aftercare for Bridges
Preparation:
- Complete any necessary dental work before bridge placement.
- Discuss any concerns or questions with our team at Smile By The Station Dentistry.
- Follow pre-appointment instructions, including dietary restrictions if applicable.
Aftercare:
- Maintain good oral hygiene, including regular brushing and flossing.
- Use a special floss threader to clean under the bridge.
- Attend follow-up appointments for adjustments and check-ups.
Crowns And Bridges Q&A
What’s the difference between crowns and bridges?
Crowns and bridges both restore your smile, but they do it in different ways:
Crowns
Crowns are custom porcelain caps bonded on top of damaged or severely decaying teeth. The crown envelops your tooth enamel above the gumline and restores your biting and chewing abilities. Crowns typically repair molars –– the teeth at the very back of your mouth.
Bridges
Bridges help “bridge” a gap in your smile. They have a false tooth (pontic) and two crowns or a metal framework. The pontic fills the space where your tooth used to be, and the crowns or metal framework hold the bridge in place.
Who can benefit from crowns and bridges?
Make a crowns and bridges appointment at Smile By the Station Dentistry if you have a:
- Severely stained or discolored tooth
- Worn down or broken tooth
- Cracked tooth
- Weak tooth
- Space in your smile caused by an extracted or knocked-out tooth
- Severely damaged or decaying tooth
The team also uses crowns to cover dental implants and complete root canal therapy.
What does getting crowns and bridges involve?
Getting a crown or a bridge at Smile By the Station Dentistry takes two visits several weeks apart.
If your provider determines you can benefit from a crown or a bridge, they numb your mouth with a local anesthetic.
If you’re getting a crown, your provider removes some enamel from the top and sides of your tooth and takes digital scans. Alternatively, if you need a bridge, your provider removes a thin layer of enamel from the abutment teeth on either side of the gap in your smile. Then, they take digital scans and send them to a dental lab.
The dental lab creates a custom crown or bridge. When your custom restoration is ready, you return to Smile By the Station Dentistry. Your provider bonds your crown or bridge in place, checks your bite, and provides care instructions.
How long do crowns and bridges last?
Crowns and bridges last 10-12 years on average* but often last longer with proper care. The Smile By the Station Dentistry team recommends brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing regularly, and visiting the office every six months for professional teeth cleaning and an oral exam.
Call Smile By the Station Dentistry today to schedule a crowns and bridges appointment, or book your visit online.
*Results may vary.
FAQs
How long do dental bridges last?
With proper care, bridges can last 10-15 years or more.
Will my bridge look natural?
Yes, we custom-design bridges to match your natural teeth.
Is the procedure painful?
We use local anesthesia to ensure your comfort during the process.
Can I eat normally with a bridge?
Once you adjust, you can eat most foods comfortably.
Crowns and bridges make it easy to repair or replace damaged, decaying, and extracted teeth. At Smile By the Station Dentistry in Seattle, Washington, cosmetic and family dentist Ok Kyu Lee, DDS, and the team regularly restore smiles with crowns and bridges. The team uses tooth-colored restorations that look natural and blend in with your smile. Call Smile By the Station Dentistry today to schedule a crowns and bridges consultation, or book your appointment online.
