What Are Dental Bridges?
When one or more of your teeth have fallen out, it's not just a cosmetic problem — missing teeth may cause your remaining teeth to shift. This can lead to extra tension in your bite, increased pain when you chew, or even difficulty speaking. A dental bridge improves the health and appearance of your smile by filling spaces using a false tooth supported by either your natural teeth, dental implants, or both. At Tracey Dental in McKinney, TX, Dr. Dorian Long offers dental bridges with top-quality materials that will help restore your beautiful smile. If you have gaps in your smile, schedule an appointment with Dr. Long to learn more about your restoration options with a custom bridge.
What Can I Expect from Dental Bridges?
After your supporting teeth are prepped and filed down, Dr. Long will take digital images and impressions of your teeth so your bridge can be created. If needed, a temporary bridge can be used while your custom one is crafted. Once your bridge is ready, your mouth may be numbed with local anesthesia. Stronger anesthesia or sedation methods may be used if you have anxiety or trouble with a gag reflex to help keep you comfortable during the placement. Your bridge can be cemented into place or attached to dental implants based on the method you and Dr. Long chose at your consultation. Dr. Long will carefully adjust the position of the bridge so it feels right and remains in place.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges offer multiple advantages for patients needing to rebuild missing teeth and renew their oral health and appearance. Bridges from Tracey Dental in McKinney, TX may:
- Repair self-esteem and amplify total quality of life
- Uphold the muscles of the face, sustaining a healthy appearance
- Allow for a durable and long-lasting tooth replacement option
- Keep existing teeth from shifting out of place
- Deliver bite forces uniformly to preserve your natural teeth
- Require minimal upkeep
- Enhance your smile's look by addressing gaps
- Restore improved speaking and chewing proficiency
- Help maintain the normal shape of your face
Tracey Dental Reviews
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Saw Dr. Long today to have a crown reattached to an existing post. Dr. Long did a fine job, and from what I can tell, the crown will remain in place for a long time to come. I wish everything could be this simple.
Always enjoy getting my teeth cleaned at Tracey Dental. I never have to wait long in the lobby and the staff is always very friendly and thorough, 10/10 recommend.
I have been going to Dr. Long for a couple years now. He always makes me and my family feel comfortable. The staff are nice and personable. I would recommend him to anyone who has anxiety or fear of going to the dentist.
Tracey Dental, is the best Dentist in McKinney, TX. The office is nice and clean and the service is one in a MILLION. He is caring with lots of patients. I recommend You and Your Family to make an appointment. 😁 You will not stop smiling 😄
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Bridge the Gap in Your Smile
Even if you don't mind how you look with a gap from a missing tooth, it can lead to long-term problems if you don't seek treatment. Make an appointment with Dr. Long to get more information about dental bridge restorations and what options will fit your needs. Tracey Dental is pleased to offer custom dental restorations that can help improve the health and appearance of your smile. Contact our front office in McKinney, TX to schedule your appointment.