Restoring Your Smile with Porcelain Bridges
At Biggar Dental, we understand the importance of a full, functional smile. Missing teeth can affect both the aesthetics and function of your mouth, making it difficult to eat, speak, and smile confidently. Our porcelain bridges offer a reliable, natural-looking solution for replacing missing teeth and restoring your smile.
What Are Porcelain Bridges?
Porcelain bridges are a type of dental restoration designed to fill the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two or more crowns on either side of the gap, with an artificial tooth (or teeth) in between. The crowns, known as abutments, are anchored to the natural teeth or dental implants, while the artificial tooth, known as a pontic, is made from durable, natural-looking porcelain to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth.
Benefits of Porcelain Bridges
Porcelain bridges offer several advantages for patients missing teeth:
- Aesthetic Appeal: Porcelain bridges are custom-made to match the colour and shape of your natural teeth, providing a seamless, attractive smile.
- Durability: Porcelain is a strong material that can withstand the forces of chewing and speaking, ensuring your bridge lasts for many years with proper care.
- Restored Function: Bridges help restore the ability to eat and speak comfortably by filling in gaps left by missing teeth.
- Prevent Shifting: When a tooth is missing, the surrounding teeth may shift out of place, causing misalignment and other dental issues. A bridge prevents this by keeping the teeth in their proper position.
The Porcelain Bridge Process
At Biggar Dental, we take a detailed and personalized approach to restoring your smile with porcelain bridges. The process typically involves:
- Consultation and Exam: We’ll assess your dental health and discuss your options for replacing missing teeth.
- Preparation: The teeth on either side of the gap (abutment teeth) are prepared by removing a small amount of enamel to accommodate the crowns.
- Impressions: We take impressions of your teeth to create a custom bridge that fits perfectly in your mouth.
- Temporary Bridge: A temporary bridge is placed while your permanent bridge is being made.
- Permanent Placement: Once your custom porcelain bridge is ready, we’ll remove the temporary bridge and place the permanent one, ensuring a perfect fit.
Caring for Your Porcelain Bridge
Maintaining your porcelain bridge is similar to caring for your natural teeth. Good oral hygiene, including regular brushing and flossing, is essential to keep the supporting teeth and gums healthy. Routine dental check-ups will also help ensure your bridge stays in top condition for years to come.
Why Choose Biggar Dental for Porcelain Bridges?
At Biggar Dental, we take pride in offering personalized, high-quality dental care to meet your needs. Our team has extensive experience with restorative treatments, and we’re committed to providing solutions that improve your oral health and restore your confidence. Whether you need a single tooth replaced or multiple teeth restored, we’re here to help you achieve a strong, beautiful smile.
If you’re looking to restore missing teeth in Biggar, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have about porcelain bridges. Give us a call – 306-948-3408.