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If you’re missing one or more teeth in Corona, dental bridges from Dr. Martinez may be the best option for restoring your smile, particularly if you’re missing multiple teeth in a row. Contact us or call (951) 444-7010 today to see how you can restore your missing teeth with dental bridges from your dentist in Corona.
A dental bridge consists of one or more false teeth that are held in place by two dental crowns. These crowns attach to healthy “abutment teeth” on either side of the gap in your smile, keeping the bridge in place and preventing it from moving.
Bridges can be made from lots of different materials, but porcelain bridges are the most common today. These use tooth-like porcelain to restore your teeth, providing you with a natural-looking, beautiful smile.
Depending on how well you care for your smile, your dental bridge could last up to 10-15 years or longer, making bridges a great long-term investment in your smile.
Cleaning dental bridges requires a few more steps than brushing your natural teeth, but the process is quick and easy to learn.
Bridges look and feel just like natural teeth, and unlike partial dentures, they will never shift or move while you eat or speak.
Not sure what to expect when you get dental bridges? The process is quite simple to understand. Including your initial consultation in Corona, it will usually take about 3 appointments over a period of 3-4 weeks to get your bridges.
At your initial consultation, Dr. Martinez will examine your mouth to assess your overall health and determine whether or not bridges are right for you. He will also discuss your alternatives, such as partial dentures and dental implants. This ensures you choose the right treatment for your own unique situation.
After you’re approved for bridges, you’ll schedule your second appointment. At this appointment, Dr. Martinez will clean and numb your mouth, then trim some enamel away from the teeth that will support your bridge. Then, he will take scans and impressions of your teeth. These will be used by a dental lab to build your bridge. You will be sent home with a set of temporary crowns to protect your newly-trimmed teeth.
The dental lab will build your custom dental bridge and send it to our Corona office. This usually takes 2-3 weeks. Once your final bridge arrives, you’ll come in for your last appointment. Dr. Martinez will remove your temporary crowns and check the bridge to make sure it fits perfectly. If everything looks good, he will attach it to your teeth using powerful dental cement.
Bridges may be a good option if you would prefer a treatment that’s more convenient and long-lasting than partial dentures, but is less expensive than dental implants. As long as your mouth is healthy, you’re likely a good candidate for treatment. Contact us for an appointment in Corona to find out if bridges are right for you.
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