Dental Bridges – Fort Worth, TX

Close the Gap and Restore Your Grin

Tooth loss can detract from your daily quality of life in several ways, especially if you’ve lost several teeth in a row and have a wider space in your smile. For instance, you might struggle to chew food or develop a lisp or other changes to your speech patterns. Plus, you might worry about being judged for your appearance and avoid spending time with others.

Fortunately, Dr. Neil can place a lifelike dental bridge to close the gap and restore your grin. Continue reading to learn more about this popular solution for tooth loss, and feel free to contact us for additional information. 

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Why Choose Karen Neil Fort Worth Dentistry for Dental Bridges?

  • Dentist with 30+ Years of Experience
  • Advanced Technology to Improve Patient Comfort
  • Tooth-Colored Customizable Materials

What is a Dental Bridge?

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A dental bridge contains the correct number of pontics, or artificial teeth, situated between two dental crowns to replace your lost teeth. They’re ideal for patients who have lost one to four teeth in a row, and anchor to healthy abutment teeth or specially placed dental implants on either side of the space left behind.  

They’re typically made from resilient ceramic that reflects light like enamel and can be customized to match your natural teeth for seamless results. Once it’s cemented in place, it’s not intended to be removed, making it an excellent long-term solution that restores your smile’s appearance and functionality.  

Types of Dental Bridges

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Potentially, anyone who is missing one or more teeth can benefit from one of these oral appliances, but that doesn’t mean they’re the right treatment for everyone’s unique needs. Before proceeding, you must consult Dr. Neil to ensure you’re a good candidate. She’ll examine your mouth and recommend one of the following options based on her findings:

Traditional Dental Bridge

This is the tried-and-true version and involves cementing the crowns on each side of your restoration over the teeth on each end of the empty socket(s). Your dentist will need to remove a thin amount of enamel from the abutments for it to fit correctly, so if you have cavities or thinning enamel, Dr. Neil might recommend an implant bridge instead.

Implant Bridge

This method involves placing two titanium rods to anchor your dental bridge for a more permanent treatment. You must have a strong enough jawbone to support the dental implants, and it can take three to six months to recover afterward because your jaw must produce enough new bone growth to fuse with the metal.

The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge

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There are several excellent reasons to get a dental bridge with our team in Fort Worth, including:

  • Improved confidence. They are customized just for you to look and feel as lifelike as possible to improve your self-esteem.
  • Enhanced enunciation. You’ll be able to overcome speech impediments that might have developed after tooth loss.
  • Restored bite force. You’ll be able to eat a variety of wholesome foods to support your oral and general health.
  • Easy maintenance. Brushing and flossing twice daily, and visiting our team every six months for a routine checkup and cleaning, is all that’s needed to keep you restoration in great shape.
  • Resilient materials. Your bridge can last anywhere from 5 to 15+ years if cared for correctly, making it an excellent long-term repair.