Tooth Bridges in Beverly Hills
Living with missing teeth can affect more than just your smile; it can impact how you speak, eat, and feel day to day. At our Beverly Hills dental office, we’re dedicated to restoring confidence and function with customized dental bridges that look and feel like your natural teeth. Whether tooth loss happened due to decay, injury, or illness, we’re here to help you regain a complete, comfortable smile.
Our experienced team combines advanced dental technology with personalized care to give every patient a result that looks great and lasts.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a restoration used to fill gaps left by one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth, called pontics, anchored in place by your natural teeth or implants. This not only restores your smile’s appearance but also improves how your bite functions.
There are several types of bridges we may recommend, depending on your needs:
- Traditional Bridge: Held in place by crowns on the teeth on either side of the gap
- Cantilever Bridge : Supported on just one adjacent tooth when there’s only one to work with.
- Implant-Supported Bridge: Attached to dental implants for a stronger, more permanent solution.
How to Know If You Need a Dental Bridge
If you’ve lost teeth and are wondering whether a bridge might be right for you, here are some common signs to consider.
- You’re missing one or more teeth and notice changes in your smile or bite.
- Chewing feels uneven or uncomfortable, especially on one side.
- Neighboring teeth have started to shift into the empty space.
- You’ve developed jaw stiffness or discomfort due to misalignment.
- Gaps in your teeth are affecting how you speak or pronounce certain words.
Why Choose a Bridge?
Dental bridges are about more than closing a gap, they offer real functional and cosmetic benefits:
Restore proper chewing
Enhance speech clarity
Improve your appearance
Keep your teeth in line
Support facial structure
Durable and dependable
What Happens During the Bridge Process?
We make your treatment process simple and personalized every step of the way. Here’s what you can expect:
- Initial Consultation & Imaging: We begin with digital scans and a full oral exam to understand your dental health. Then, we’ll walk you through the best type of bridge based on your needs.
- Tooth Prep or Implant Placement: For traditional bridges, the supporting teeth are gently reshaped to make room for the crowns. If you’re receiving an implant-supported bridge, titanium posts are placed into the jaw during a separate visit.
- Detailed Impressions & Temporary Bridge: We take precise molds of your mouth to ensure a perfect fit for your new bridge. While your custom bridge is being made, you’ll wear a temporary version to protect your teeth.
- Final Placement & Adjustment: Once your permanent bridge is ready, we’ll test the fit, make any needed tweaks, and secure it in place. You’ll walk out with a stronger bite and a seamless, natural-looking smile.
- Follow-Up & Care Tips: We’ll guide you on how to maintain your bridge and schedule checkups to keep everything functioning properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically, a dental bridge is completed over two to three visits within two to three weeks.
You can begin eating soft foods immediately. It’s best to avoid anything hard or sticky for the first 24 hours to allow the cement to fully bond.
