Dental Bridges in Tampa, FL

A missing tooth is a genuine issue. Teeth are made to work together, so when you lose one, the nearby teeth may tilt or drift into the empty space, and the opposing tooth on the other jaw may shift up or down since there's nothing left to meet it. This can change your bite and put extra pressure on other teeth and jaw joints, potentially causing pain or further harm.

A dental bridge is typically made of porcelain and anchored to the natural teeth or implants on either side of the gap, keeping those anchor teeth healthy and stable while filling the space left behind.

What Are the Benefits of a Dental Bridge?

Dental bridges are useful and long-lasting. They help replace missing teeth, protect your smile, and prevent further shifting of nearby teeth. Some of the benefits of having a dental bridge placed are:

• Restoring proper chewing and speaking function.
• Giving you a beautiful, restored smile.
• Restoring the shape of your face.
• Preventing further shifting or loss of adjacent teeth.
• Restoring your proper bite.
• Replacing missing teeth.

How Is a Bridge Made?

Making a bridge is similar to making a crown. After administering local anesthesia, we drill and take impressions of your teeth, which are then sent to a dental lab. The bridge, made of porcelain, is typically ready within a few weeks; in the meantime, we'll provide you with temporary teeth so you're not left with a gap while you wait.

At Habana Dental Care, we recommend having a bridge made soon after a tooth is extracted. The longer you wait, the more likely adjacent teeth are to shift into the gap, which can make bridging difficult or impossible later on. The entire process typically takes six to eight weeks. Don't wait — give us a call to book an appointment today.