Bridges

At Northwood Dental, we create natural-looking, well-fitting bridges to cover the gaps left by one or more missing teeth. Our team includes Dr. Jit Master, who has a post-graduate specialty in Prosthodontics. A prosthodontist designs, constructs and afits replacement teeth such as restorations for dental implants, crowns, bridges and dentures.

Bridges can be an excellent, affordable solution to handle missing teeth without requiring the use of dental implants or partial dentures.

Even if you have a missing tooth at the back of your mouth that people don’t often see, getting the gap filled one way or another is very important to your overall oral health.

A typical bridge consists of a pontic (a filler tooth) that is attached to two surrounding abutments (crowns). Once complete, this bridge structure is bonded into the mouth. Spaces in the mouth from missing teeth can cause multiple teeth to shift, lead to occlusion (biting) and/or jaw problems and spur periodontal disease. Dental bridges safeguard the integrity of existing teeth and help maintain a healthy, vibrant smile.

All-porcelain bridges

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Using the latest technology, prosthodontist Dr. Jit Master will carefully create an all-porcelain bridge if that is the best solution for you.

Traditional porcelain bridges are made with porcelain covering a metal shell. The metal provides strength and support for the porcelain which gives it a natural appearance. All-porcelain, also called "all-ceramic" bridges, use a ceramic shell instead of a metal shell to support the porcelain.

With advances in technology, these all-porcelain bridges can be used in a variety of situations. The doctors at Northwood Dental will complete a thorough examination and listen to your desires to determine which type of bridge is best suited for you.

Why a Bridge?

Spaces left by missing teeth affect the rest of your teeth. These gaps can cause chewing problems. If even one tooth is missing, other teeth may slowly shift out of place. This changes the way your teeth fit together. A poor bite may make your jaw sore. Your teeth may become harder to clean, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. And shifting teeth may change your smile.

In addition to bridges, Northwood Dental can provide you with excellent dental implants that simulate the function and appearance of your natural teeth. For more information about implants and bridges, click here.

Call to schedule a no-obligation, private consultation to see what solution would work best for your missing teeth or teeth needing extraction. Call 727-797-5161 to schedule an examination and discuss your options. Or click here to schedule online.