Enjoy a complete smile again with dental bridges in Redding and Red Bluff!
Losing a tooth can feel incredibly discouraging. But you don’t have to give up on your smile! Our team can rebuild a fully functional bite and beautiful smile with custom dental bridges in Redding and Red Bluff.
Whether you’ve lost teeth due to an accident, injury, tooth decay, or gum disease, we can restore your ability to eat comfortably, speak clearly, and smile with confidence.
What Are Dental Bridges?
A dental bridge is a false tooth (or multiple false teeth) supported by crowns on either side, which can be anchored to stable natural teeth or dental implants.
It’s a single restoration crafted to look like separate individual teeth and “bridge” the space left by missing teeth.
Benefits of dental bridges
- Restores both function and aesthetics
- Prevent neighboring teeth from shifting into the gap
- Support face shape and prevent sagging or premature aging
- Rebuilds a complete bite, preventing excess strain on remaining teeth
- Can last over a decade with good care
- Prevents slurring and speech difficulties
- Boosts confidence in your appearance
What are the different types of dental bridges?
There are several different ways to design dental bridges to suit your specific needs, smile aesthetics, and goals. Our team provides completely custom dental bridges to ensure that you get a natural-looking result that’s built to keep up with your lifestyle.
We offer two main types of dental bridges in Redding and Red Bluff:
- Traditional dental bridges are supported by the natural teeth on either side of a gap.
- Implant-supported bridges use dental implants for support. This allows us to replace multiple teeth in a row without affecting your natural teeth.
At your consultation, we’ll carefully evaluate your oral health and help you choose the best option for your goals and budget.
What is the process of getting a dental bridge?
We understand that losing a tooth can be incredibly upsetting. At Moore, Pascarella & Heinzen, we work hard to make the process of getting a dental bridge as smooth and straightforward as possible so you can get back to enjoying a complete smile without unnecessary stress.
Here’s what to expect when getting a dental bridge in Redding or Red Bluff:
- Consultation. We use advanced diagnostic imaging and thorough examination techniques to carefully evaluate your needs. We’ll review all appropriate options and help you decide on the best plan for your needs.
- Tooth extraction (if needed). If you have a tooth that cannot be saved, we may need to remove it. We use gentle techniques and safe and effective pain management to ensure a comfortable process.
- Preparing your teeth. For a traditional bridge, we’ll carefully reshape the neighboring teeth to make space for dental crowns to support the bridge. For an implant-supported bridge, we’ll place your implant posts without working on your natural teeth.
- Creating your dental bridge. Using advanced 3D scanning technology, we’ll create a high-fidelity computer model of your teeth and gums. We use this model to design your custom bridge to fit precisely and blend in beautifully. In many cases, we can use CEREC technology to create same-day dental bridges in Redding and Red Bluff. If this option is not appropriate for your situation, we’ll provide a temporary bridge while your permanent restoration is carefully crafted by our trusted dental laboratory.
- Placing your bridge. When your final restoration is ready, we’ll anchor it securely in place and make any final adjustments to ensure a comfortable fit.
Your comfort is our priority every step of the way. While local dental anesthesia (numbing) is usually all it takes to stay comfortable during this process, we offer safe and effective sedation dentistry options to keep you relaxed and completely pain-free throughout each procedure if needed.
How to care for dental bridges
Taking great care of your new dental bridge will help it last as long as possible, usually 10-15 years or even longer. Here’s how to take care of your bridge:
- Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
- Floss at least once per day
- Use floss threaders or a water flosser to clean underneath the bridge daily
- Rinse the teeth regularly with a fluoride mouthwash
- Keep up with regular check-ups and dental cleanings
It’s important to remember that there is a tiny gap between the underside of the false tooth (pontic) and the gum tissue beneath your dental bridge. Plaque and food debris can get trapped here, leading to problems like cavities in the teeth that support your bridge, shortening the lifespan of your bridge increasing your need for more dental work in the future.
Our team will show you how to clean under your dental bridges with floss threaders and other instruments to keep your smile strong and healthy long-term!
Restore your smile and your bite with custom dental bridges in Redding and Red Bluff!
At Moore, Pascarella and Heinzen, we combine high quality dental care with a great patient experience. Most importantly, we want to help you enjoy a comfortable, complete smile you can feel proud to share. Get in touch to schedule your consultation for dental bridges in Redding and Red Bluff today!
