Dental Bridges in Pflugerville, TX
Dental bridges effectively replace missing teeth to provide tooth restoration and restore your smile’s appearance and chewing ability. With meticulous craftsmanship and high-grade materials, Dr. Prab creates natural-looking dental bridges that fit comfortably and function like natural teeth.
There are several types of bridges:
- Traditional fixed bridges use crowns on abutment teeth to anchor pontics that replace missing teeth.
- Cantilever bridges have crowns on one side and pontics extending to fill gaps.
- Maryland bonded bridges adhere pontics to abutment teeth without crowns.
The Imperative of Dental Bridges
When you lose one or more teeth, the surrounding abutment teeth can start to shift out of position. This may alter your bite alignment and cause speech or chewing difficulties. The gap left by the missing tooth also negatively impacts your smile’s symmetry and appearance.
A dental bridge offers an excellent tooth replacement solution using the remaining teeth to prevent these issues. Custom-fabricated pontics, or artificial teeth, are anchored to crowns on adjacent abutment teeth. This permanently fills the gap left by your missing tooth, restoring function and aesthetics.
Bridges maintain the positions of surrounding teeth and provide a solid base for biting and chewing. The pontics blend seamlessly with your natural teeth for a complete, confident smile. Dental bridges bring you the comfort and confidence of a full set of teeth.
The Upsides of Dental Bridges with Dr. Prab
- Restore your smile and ability to chew properly
- Prevent surrounding teeth from shifting out of place
- Fill gaps from missing teeth for better aesthetics
- Allow you to eat comfortably and speak clearly
- Made custom for your mouth with natural-looking artificial teeth
- Use high-grade materials for durability and lifelike appearance
- Integrate seamlessly with your surrounding teeth
- Require minimal preparation of anchor teeth
- Offer a quick and easy solution for tooth replacement
- Can provide a permanent replacement for missing teeth
- Boost your confidence with a complete smile
With his dedication to natural aesthetics and meticulous craftsmanship, Dr. Prab creates custom dental bridges that restore the look and function of your natural teeth.
Our Dental Care Services
Along with dental bridges, Pecan St Dental offers comprehensive dental services including general, cosmetic, and specialty treatments. Services range from routine cleanings to smile makeovers, teeth whitening, veneers, dentures, Invisalign, implants, extractions, root canals, pediatric dentistry, gum contouring, and urgent dental care for injuries or pain. Their full range of services keeps your entire family smiling confidently.
FAQs
What does the dental bridge process involve?
After the anchor teeth are prepared, impressions are taken to fabricate a customized new permanent bridge with artificial teeth. At the next visit, a temporary bridge is placed while the new permanent bridge is created. At the final visit, the new permanent bridge is placed and adjusted for proper fit, function, and aesthetics. The process takes about 2-3 visits total.
How long does recovery take after getting a dental bridge?
With minimal prep work on anchor teeth, most patients have little to no discomfort and heal quickly. Swelling can be managed with over-the-counter medication. Any tenderness or soreness usually goes away within a few days.
Contact Us Today
Restore your oral health and full smile function with customized dental bridges from Dr. Prab Singh, DDS, and the dentist team. Contact our Pflugerville office today to schedule your consultation and learn more about dental bridges and the best options for you!