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Dental Bridges
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For a Natural-Looking Smile

One in three Americans suffers from tooth loss. Living with a smile that has gaps from missing teeth can damage your self-confidence, making you reluctant to share your smile. Dr. Cassell doesn’t want anyone to feel ashamed to smile.

That’s why we offer a number of attractive options for restoring your smile. One of our most convenient options is a dental bridge. If you’re looking to restore a single missing tooth or two or more missing teeth in a row, a dental bridge could be the restoration for you.

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What is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is a tooth-replacement treatment that’s designed to restore a gap in your smile. A prosthetic tooth that’s attached to a bridge is referred to as a pontic. Dr. Cassell can use a dental bridge to secure one or more pontics.

At Cassell Dentistry, we might recommend a bridge for the following reasons:

  • To make your smile whole again
  • To more evenly distribute bite force and pressure
  • To make chewing easier
  • To allow you to speak more clearly
  • To prevent your natural teeth from shifting out of place

We feature two types of dental bridges to serve you: a fixed bridge or an implant-supported bridge. We’ll help you choose the bridge that’s right for you depending on the number of missing teeth and their position.

Fixed Bridge

A fixed bridge is secured in place by attaching it to your natural teeth. For this procedure, Dr. Cassell will use the teeth at each end of the gap to serve as anchors for your pontic.

Dr. Cassell will prepare the teeth that anchor your dental implant by placing dental crowns on top of them. Then we’ll fasten your bridge to the crowns using special dental adhesive.

Implant-Supported Bridge

An implant-supported bridge is another way to restore a gap in your smile.

While fixed bridges attach directly to crowns that are connected to your natural teeth, an implant-supported bridge is secured using two or more dental implants.

Dental implants are a very stable way to secure a dental bridge, and they also stimulate healthy jawbone growth, which is something no other restoration can provide.

Bridges–For the Smile of Your Dreams

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from tooth loss, Cassell Dentistry has an answer for you. We feature an assortment of services that will make your smile look just the way you want it.

The best way to find the perfect treatment for your smile is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cassell by calling 619-220-7475 today.

During your meeting, our Mission Valley dentist will take the time to review your dental history and ask you about your smile goals. That way, we can find the treatment that works for you.

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