Functional, Aesthetic Bridges

Effective and beautiful dental bridges //

Functional, Aesthetic Bridges

Effective and beautiful dental bridges //

Functional, Aesthetic Bridges

Functional, Aesthetic Bridges

You can replace missing teeth with functional and aesthetic dental bridges from Rinaldi Dental Arts. Our highly-qualified dentists in Washington, DC are here to help.

Rinaldi Dental Arts offers patients a range of oral restoration services to restore your smile. We want to help you to keep your natural teeth where possible, but sometimes a tooth might be lost or need to be extracted. Our optimum solution is usually a dental implant. But dental implants don’t work for every patient’s smile, budget, or timeline. This is why also we offer dental bridges to replace one or more teeth. Our bridges are both functional and aesthetic solutions to missing teeth, which can be matched to your natural teeth. Replacing missing teeth is important for reasons other than restoring your beautiful smile, although that is also a benefit. If you don’t replace a missing tooth or teeth, it can lead to issues with tooth alignment or your bite, as well as other dental issues.

Dental bridges are an excellent option to replace missing teeth, which permanently attach to your natural teeth using a crown on either side of the bridge. A dental bridge can literally “bridge” the gap left by one teeth or several teeth so that you regain functionality and aesthetics. Having a dental bridge fitted is one of several options that you can consider if you want to replace one or more missing teeth.

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What Is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge “bridges” the gap between missing teeth. A crown is placed onto at least one natural tooth either side of the gap, with an artificial tooth or teeth in between. If there is only a natural tooth on one side of the gap, a cantilever bridge can be used. Unlike a denture, a bridge is bonded to the teeth, which means that it can’t be removed. It is designed to offer comfort, functionality, and aesthetics while preventing the various dental problems that might come from missing teeth that are not replaced. By replacing your missing teeth, you can also improve your ability to speak and to chew normally.

The Benefits of a Dental Bridge

There are some great reasons to choose a dental bridge to replace a missing tooth. When you leave a gap in your teeth, instead of filling in that gap, it can leave your teeth and oral health vulnerable to a range of problems. It might cause your other teeth to start drifting and move around. This could lead to an uneven bite and long-term jaw pain. 

Not replacing missing teeth can make you more susceptible to gum (periodontal) disease and other infections due to the buildup of plaque and bacteria. By having a bridge fitted, you can prevent these problems and more.

In addition to the functional and health reasons to choose a bridge, replacing missing teeth also offers you an aesthetic benefit. By using a dental bridge to replace missing teeth, no one will be able to tell that your original teeth were damaged. The bridge can be made to match your natural teeth for a completely natural look. You will also be protecting your existing natural teeth too, by preventing any further damage to them.

Having a Dental Bridge Fitted

A dental bridge procedure involves several stages, including the creation of the bridge. The teeth that will support the bridge need to be prepared. This is done by removing some of the enamel on the teeth to make space for the bridge. Dr. Rinaldi will take impressions of your teeth, which will be used to make the dental bridge and ensure it is a custom fit for your mouth. The bridge will be matched to the color of your natural teeth. Before the completed bridge is fitted permanently, Dr. Rinaldi will check that it fits and that it’s comfortable. The final stage is to bond the bridge so that it stays in place.

Dental Bridge Alternatives

Before you decide if a dental bridge is right for you, you might want to consider some of the alternatives for replacing missing teeth. Each option has its pros and cons, so it’s important to have all of the information about the different options before making a decision.

You could consider the following alternatives to a bridge if you want to replace one or more missing teeth:

  • Dentures – Partial dentures can replace a few missing teeth, while full dentures replace the whole top or bottom row of teeth
  • Dental implants – Dental implants replace the root of a tooth with a titanium post, and an artificial tooth (crown) is then attached

Do you have questions about dental bridges? Are you wondering if you’re a candidate for a dental bridge? Trying to decide between a bridge, denture, or implants? Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation. We’re here to help!

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RINALDI DENTAL ARTS
The Collection at Chevy Chase
5481 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 221
Chevy Chase, MD 20815