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4.9 Stars | 461 Reviews

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Dental Bridges

At Smiles for Life, serving the Harrisonburg, VA, area, we offer traditional and implant-supported bridges to replace missing teeth.
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What is a Dental Bridge?

We understand that your smile is an important part of who you are; missing teeth can take a serious toll on your health and self-esteem.

Dental bridges are one of the remarkable restorative options we offer. These customized restorations are meticulously crafted to seamlessly blend with your natural smile in terms of fit, function, and aesthetics. By bridging the gap created by missing teeth, dental bridges restore your ability to bite, chew, and speak properly, enhancing your overall oral function.

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Are Patients Who Choose Bridges Happy With Their Results?

This patient has implant-retained, fixed bridges on his upper and lower arches that blend in with his natural smile.

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How Bone Grafts Help

A dental bridge, or pontic, is designed to replace missing teeth. The custom restoration can be supported by neighboring teeth or by dental implants.

Traditional Bridges

A dental bridge, sometimes called a partial denture, is designed to replace one or more missing teeth to restore the balance, function, and appearance of your smile. Traditional bridges, or the pontic, rely on dental crowns that are placed on each adjacent healthy tooth for support.

This approach offers several benefits to patients. Total treatment time is much quicker because surgery is not required. This also results in a lower treatment cost. In many cases, dental insurance will cover the full cost of a traditional bridge. In addition, implant-retained restorations offer the best stability.

The downside is that traditional bridges require each healthy surrounding tooth to be shaved down to accommodate the Dental Crowns; also, this dentistry treatment doesn’t prevent jawbone atrophy, which results in changes in the shape of the dental arches and face over time.

Implant-Supported Bridges

Bridges can be attached to Dental Implants, which are titanium posts designed to replace lost tooth roots.

Implants require surgery, but they allow you to avoid the alteration of healthy teeth, and are the only solution that can prevent jawbone atrophy after teeth have been lost.

Though implants require a greater investment of time and money than a traditional bridge, we usually recommend that patients consider this option due to the many benefits it provides.

If you are in good periodontal health and are a non-smoker, you are likely a candidate for dental implants.

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Enjoy a Complete Smile Again with Dental Bridges

Take the initiative to restore your smile today with our dental bridges! Don't take a chance on having an incomplete grin, start making a difference in your life now. Experience quality results at an affordable cost and enjoy the comfort of having a complete smile again.

Dental Bridge Candidacy

At Smiles for Life, During your initial dental consultation, our dentists will perform an exam with detailed x-rays and scans to determine your candidacy for traditional or implant-retained dental bridges.

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We understand that dental procedures can be a financial consideration. That’s why we accept many types of insurance and will work with your provider to get as much coverage as possible for your restorative dental services. Our knowledgeable team will assist you in navigating the insurance process, maximizing your benefits, and minimizing any out-of-pocket expenses.

In addition, we offer flexible financing options to make your restorative dental care more affordable. We accept financing plans with convenient monthly payments from Compassionate Finance™, CareCredit®, and LendingClub®. These reputable financing providers can help you break down the cost of your treatment into manageable installments, allowing you to prioritize your oral health without undue financial strain.

Experience the life-changing benefits of restorative dentistry as we help you regain a healthy, functional, and beautiful smile. With our expertise, commitment to excellence, and dedication to your comfort and satisfaction, we will work closely with you to create a customized treatment plan that meets your unique goals and needs.

Don’t let missing teeth hold you back any longer. Take the first step towards a revitalized smile by scheduling a consultation at Smiles For Life Dental Care. Let us help you restore your smile, renew your confidence, and embrace a brighter future filled with self-assurance and joy.

The Bone Graft Process

Bone grafting is a procedure used to restore and strengthen the jawbone before dental implant placement.
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Anesthesia

Depending on your treatment needs, we can offer sedation dentistry options such as oral medication to help you feel comfortable throughout treatment.
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Preparation

The treatment area is prepared for your bridge. This will either involve removing some enamel from adjacent teeth to accommodate the crowns of a traditional bridge or the placement of dental implants. If implants are placed, you will require a three to six month healing period at this point.
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Impressions

Our dentists will take impressions of the tooth and send them to our dental lab to fabricate the bridge.
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Fabrication

Skilled technicians will customize your bridge, or pontic, to replace your missing teeth and blend in with your smile. Crowns will be added to the prosthesis if we are placing a traditional bridge. The fabrication process can take about two weeks.
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Temporary Restorations

In many cases, we can place a temporary bridge to restore your oral health and appearance while you wait for healing and the fabrication of the custom bridge.
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Custom Bridge Placement

When your bridge is complete, our dentists will check to make sure it fits comfortably before bonding it into place.
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Meet The Team

Experience dental care backed by expert and compassionate dentists. Trust in the skill and empathy of our dental professionals.

Our Smiles for Life Patients Know

That They Can Rely On Us
Clinton Huntley
5/5

Great Dentist!!!! VERY Professional, Polite, and most of all more worried about my condition and understanding my circumstances and and my opinion on what I believe should be done… will definitely recommend him to everyone thank you once again for everything I greatly appreciate you and all your staff!!!

Gary Simmons
5/5

Very courteous and professional staff . They were very thorough in explaining all the options available. Highly recommend them to anyone needing dental care. And they have great muffins.

Wanda Revercomb
5/5

Had my check up today. It smiles for life and Bridgewater. My hygienist Morgan Propst Was kind, gentle and very thorough. She did a great job. Thank you so much Morgan!!

Bonnie Alioto
5/5

Cathy was very informative about the different procedures and how they would be done. They will check with my insurance and we would discuss cost after my next appointment.

Ramona Lantz
5/5

I underwent 4 hours of heavy dental work under medicated sedation due to my dental anxiety plus 2 months ago I also did the same treatment and both times went extremely well. The Drs were nice and explained everything so my anxiety would stay in check. I’ve been a patient at Smiles for Life for over 6 years and also took my mother who suffers from advanced Parkinson’s to them for full dentures and they were fabulous 💙.

Marque Blubaugh
5/5

Listens to every concern and is caring, professional, compassionate, and understanding of every concern or situation that you have. Evaluating the entire oral structure and creating a plan and long term plan to preserve dental and overall health and peace of mind. Up to date procedures and equipment to review the entire structure and provide options to restore, preserve and have a healthy life and proper ability to eat and chew properly and to be healthy and digest a healthy diet. And to preserve teeth and avoid infections in the mouth and body . An investment, not a contined expense, which you use every day for the rest of your life. Smiles for life, and where you get life to smile.

Graham Simmerman
5/5

Cathy is delightful and skilled hygienist that I’ve counted on for nearly 20 years. Wouldn’t still be traveling nearly an hour from my new home to this dentist office if I didn’t have full confidence in Cathy.

Sue Gibson
5/5

I've always received the best care at Smiles for Life Dental Care. Faith was excellent and Dr. Macintyre is caring and a true perfectionist! I highly recommend to family and friends!

Smile Like Never Before with a Set of Dental Implants

The perfect time is now, to take control of your smile and freshen up your look! With a set of dental implants, you can upgrade your smile like never before. Claim the confidence you deserve today with a lasting dental solution that will make you grin from ear to ear!
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