Using porcelain fixed dental bridges to replace one or more teeth

Your teeth work together to facilitate speaking, chewing, and flashing that winning smile. A missing tooth or several missing teeth can significantly impact the appearance and function of the smile. By filling in the gaps left by lost teeth, you not only regain your beautiful smile but also restore its full function. Dreamtime Dentistry offers dental bridges, a viable solution for substituting a series of missing teeth. Get more information about dental bridges from your trusted dental team in Vista, California!

Dental Bridges

A bridge is a non-surgical way to replace one or many teeth. A bridge uses the adjacent teeth as anchors to support the missing tooth or teeth. With today’s dental advancements, a bridge can be fabricated in a fairly short period of time, using a metal or nonmetal foundation. Don’t let that missing tooth affect the way you speak, eat, and smile. Bridges yield immediate results that last a lifetime. Ask your dentist what type of bridge may be right for you.


What are dental bridges, and how do they work?

Conventional dental bridges are personalized prosthetics held in place by porcelain dental crowns attached to the teeth that are neighboring the space left by missing teeth. If these adjoining teeth are in good health, you might be an ideal candidate for this procedure. Our dentists at Dreamtime Dentistry create an impression of your teeth to design a prosthetic that mirrors the color, size, and form of your natural teeth, ensuring your dental bridge blends with your smile for an authentic appearance.

Why should I consider dental bridges to replace my missing teeth?

Compared to dental implant surgery, a dental bridge is much less expensive and requires less time in the dentist’s chair. With personalized prosthetics, your dental bridge resembles and performs like natural teeth, restoring your self-confidence to smile and eat comfortably. Here are additional reasons to consider a dental bridge for replacing missing teeth:

  • Improves chewing ability. Your dental bridge adheres strongly to the supporting teeth, allowing you to resume normal chewing.
  • Less invasive procedure. Dental bridges do not necessitate surgical intervention, making them a straightforward method for missing teeth replacement.
  • Stabilizes remaining teeth. After the loss of a tooth, the rest of the teeth often shift to fill the vacated space. A dental bridge can help prevent this movement, keeping your natural teeth aligned, thus maintaining your bite and ease of brushing and flossing.
  • Durability. With appropriate care, a porcelain bridge can serve you for up to 15 years. Proper oral hygiene will keep the surrounding teeth healthy and strong, providing support to your bridge for many years.

What can I expect when getting dental bridges?

The process of obtaining a porcelain fixed bridge is relatively simple. First, the adjacent natural teeth are prepared by removing a thin portion of the patient’s natural tooth enamel. Then, impressions are made, creating a mold of the prepared teeth for the dental ceramist to use to create the final dental bridge. Patients will have a temporary bond in place until their final restoration is complete, during which they will return to the dental office for the removal of the temporary and the bonding of the finished bridge.

Who can I contact to learn more about the use of porcelain fixed bridges for smile restoration?

To arrange a dental bridge treatment appointment with the Dreamtime Dentistry team in Vista, CA, please dial (760) 274-0993 and visit our office personally at 950 Vista Village Drive. We are currently open to new and returning patients, and our dental team is well-respected in and around the community for providing comprehensive dental care with friendly, caring attention!

Dr. Ryan Watkins, near me

Dr. Ryan Watkins

Dr. Ryan Watkins is a licensed dentist with specialized training in anesthesiology, blending expertise in general anesthesia and IV sedation within his private practice. A graduate of Loma Linda School of Dentistry in 2003, Dr. Watkins completed advanced anesthesiology training at Riverside County Regional Medical Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center, and the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Surgery Center for Dentistry. He has extensive experience including complex cases in endodontics, periodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry. His experience and dedication to sedation dentistry ensure exceptional care, particularly for children and adults who benefit from his integrative approach.

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