Dr. Diana Zinberg has extensive experience in placing dental bridges to enhance appearance and ensure surrounding teeth remain as healthy and strong as possible. A commitment to using the safest and most advanced techniques and her compassionate approach to care have made her a trusted dental care provider for patients throughout the Santa Monica, CA, area.
A bridge is like a false tooth used to replace a missing tooth or teeth. It sits in the space where you are missing a tooth, and is attached using crowns to the surrounding two teeth, known as abutment teeth. The false tooth is called a pontic, and it can be gold, porcelain, or alloys. Benefits of dental bridges can include the following:
The process usually takes two trips to the dentist. During the first preparatory visit, the dentist gets your abutment teeth ready by preparing them to receive crowns, which involves taking impressions in order to create your customized crowns and bridge. You will receive a temporary bridge until the permanent one is ready.
When the permanent bridge is ready, you will return to the office and have the temporary bridge removed. The dentist will make any necessary adjustments to the new bridge. Once the bridge fits, the dentist will simply cement the permanent bridge in place.
Keeping your dental bridge clean and maintaining good oral hygiene to keep your abutment teeth strong is important to keep your bridge functioning well. You can care for your dental bridge by continuing a good oral hygiene routine. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, and floss at least once per day. Avoid very sticky, sugary, or starchy foods, such as candy, soft drinks, and other sweets. Be sure to rinse your mouth with water after you eat anything so no food sticks to your teeth.
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