Bridges

Missing a tooth can affect your confidence, your speech, and your ability to enjoy your favorite foods. At SolidSMILES Dental, we offer custom-crafted dental bridges to "bridge the gap" left by missing teeth, restoring both the beauty and function of your smile.

What is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap (known as abutment teeth) and a false tooth (pontic) in between. Because they are fixed in place, they offer a more stable and permanent feel than removable dentures.

Why Choose a Bridge at SolidSMILES?

• Prevent Tooth Shifting: Bridges keep your remaining teeth from drifting out of place, which prevents future bite alignment issues.
• Restore Bite Force: CDistribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing chewing surfaces.
• Enhanced Appearance: LDr. Patel works with top-tier dental labs for custom shading, ensuring your bridge looks completely natural against your existing teeth.

Types of Bridges We Offer

• Traditional Bridges: The most common type, involving crowns on adjacent teeth to support the pontic.
• Cantilever Bridges: Used when there is an adjacent tooth on only one side of the missing tooth gap.
• Implant-Supported Bridges: A modern, highly durable solution that uses dental implants instead of natural teeth for support, preserving the health of your surrounding teeth.