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
My dental work was completed with care and to my satisfaction. The staff and Dr. are very personable.
My first time at Dr. Long’s office, and he was amazing. He made sure all my questions were answered, and we set up a complete plan. His staff was so nice!
First time coming to this location. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Dentist was very informative and great at answering all questions.
So efficient and personable. Never have to wait and my cleaning is done so quickly. Really appreciate the friendly office staff too
I've been coming to Tracey Dental for the past three years. Staffs are friendly and well-organized, making scheduling appointments easy and stress-free. Dr. Long is very detailed when reviewing X-rays and always provides a thorough cleaning. I highly recommend Tracey Dental!
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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.