Dental Bridges – Branford, CT

A Cost-Effective Way to Recomplete Your Smile

Woman showing off smile with dental bridges in Branford

If you have lost one or more teeth, it is important that you fill in the empty space. Without tooth replacement, your remaining natural teeth may drift out of place, leading to painful misalignment and the risk of further tooth loss. You may also find yourself embarrassed by the gaps in your smile. At New Haven Dental Group in Branford, we offer numerous ways to restore lost teeth, including durable and long-lasting dental bridges.

WHY CHOOSE NEW HAVEN DENTAL GROUP FOR DENTAL BRIDGES?

All-porcelain restorations available
Natural-looking results
Durable and functional tooth replacement

What Is a Dental Bridge?

Illustration of dental bridge being placed on abutment teeth

There are a few different types of dental bridges. The most common type is known as a traditional bridge or fixed bridge. It is a multi-unit prosthetic that has a crown on each end. The crowns get placed on top of the teeth adjacent to the empty space, called the abutment teeth. The crowns support between one and three pontics between them.

In addition to offering traditional bridges, we also provide implant-supported bridges, which get all of their strength from dental implants rather than abutment teeth.

Indications for Dental Bridges

Hands working on porcelain dental bridge in laboratory

A traditional dental bridge may be a suitable treatment for you if:

You have one or more missing teeth in a row (or you know you will soon need to have one or more teeth extracted)
Your abutment teeth are strong enough to support crowns
You want a quick, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing way to replace your lost teeth

Benefits of Dental Bridges

Handsome, smiling man enjoying benefits of dental bridges

Traditional dental bridges offer numerous benefits, including:

They are cost-effective. Traditional bridges are a good fit for budget-conscious patients who do not wish to receive dental implants.
They look natural. If your bridge is constructed out of dental porcelain, you can expect it to blend in well with the surrounding dentition. Onlookers are unlikely to notice it.
They are sturdy. Dental bridges can stand up to all the rigors of everyday eating, even if you consume a lot of hearty or tough foods.
They prevent dental drift. A bridge can serve as a placeholder that keeps your remaining natural teeth where they belong.
They are easy to care for. In many ways, caring for a dental bridge is similar to caring for natural teeth. The only significant difference is that with a bridge, you should floss beneath your pontic.
They are long-lasting. With proper care, a dental bridge may last for 10 years or longer.

Cost of Dental Bridges

Patient talking to dentist about cost of dental bridge

As mentioned above, dental bridges are among the more affordable tooth replacement options. Our team will be happy to provide you with an estimate when you come in for your restorative consultation. Your bridge’s price will depend on which materials are used to make it, how many teeth it will replace, and whether it is a traditional or implant-supported prosthetic. Often, dental insurance covers roughly half the cost of bridges.

Would you like to learn more about dental bridges or other restorative treatments? Contact our team today to ask questions or schedule your consultation.

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