Dental Bridges
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.
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.
Enjoy a Complete Smile Again with Dental Bridges
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
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Fabrication
Temporary Restorations
Custom Bridge Placement
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Our Smiles for Life Patients Know
LaDawn Knicely
Cathy is always amazing. She remembers personal care details about my visit each time which shows me that she is a great listener, she has heard me and follows through with such care.
Cathy Ryan
I had Dr. Whiting for the first time and the practice will be in excellent hands when Dr. McIntire retires in Sept. He was profesional yet had an engaging demeanor when interacting with me. What makes this practice exceptional is the support staff- the welcoming friendliness of the front desk and the business office personnel. In particular, I would like to give high praises to the dental technician, Faith. She is warm, engaging and puts you at ease. She educates you during the whole process and is extremely knowledgeable about the procedures. Without a doubt, this is the best dental practice in the Valley.
Howard Dean
Dr. Whiting and staff did an excellent job. They were respectful, professional, and very helpful during the process of getting some dental implants. They expedited my appointments to get my new teeth before Father’s Day. Very happy with the results!
Susan Hairston
Dr. Mac performed a small miracle for me yesterday during my appointment. I was having an issue with my temporary bridge and he squeezed me in with his other patients to fix it. He went to great lengths to help me and I am very grateful. Thank you SFL!!
Dottie Westhafer
I had every intention of shopping around before committing to the extensive dental work I needed. However, after visiting the practice and seeing how dedicated they were to making life changing improvement for their patients, I looked no further. It is a process, starting with evaluations, recommendations, x-rays and scheduling. Beginning with my first appointment I marveled at the kindness, care and professionalism I received. I was taken care of skillfully and gently as we began my transformation. Today, June 6, 2024, I left their office with a beautiful smile without discoloration, wear, and misaligned teeth, and I now have a corrected bite and completely restored teeth that I am proud to show. Dr. Geo is very caring and meticulous, striving to complete his work with skill and perfection. I’m so glad that I came to Smiles For Life.
Charles Kimbrough
Smiles for Life has taken care of my dentistry needs for the last 6 years or so. Other offices in the past have had difficult times fitting me in when I needed an appointment. That hasn’t been the case here. Today, I needed to reschedule my appointment for next Monday, and they had an opening today with Cathy Batton instead of my regular hygienist. Cathy does a great job with years of experience and has a way about her to make you feel comfortable.
Linda Clague
Alex, . Morgan, and Dr Geo are very personable and professional. I felt very relaxed the entire visit.I especially appreciated Dr. Geo's careful mouth and teeth exam. They explained everything step by step and allowed time for questions.
Mclatt
On my first visit I meet Becky, we sat down and talked about everything they do there and she allowed me to tell her about my issues with my teeth and she felt that they could help me with my problem. This is the first time I have ever been able to explain, in detail, about my past and present experiences with my dental problems. She made me feel very comfortable in taking about my care and what I would like to have done with my denture issue's. I have set up my next appointment to have x-rays done and feel very good about that! I'm looking forward to my visit and what they have to say about fixing my problem .
