Losing a tooth does not only change the way your smile looks. It can also affect how you eat, how you speak, and how comfortable you feel every day. When a tooth is missing, the nearby teeth may start to move, the bite can become unbalanced, and chewing certain foods may become difficult.
At Channel Islands Family Dental Office, we help patients restore their smiles and protect their oral health with dental bridges in Newbury Park.
Our experienced dental team provides personalized care and clear explanations, so patients feel confident and comfortable throughout the entire process.
Dental bridges are fixed dental restorations used to replace one or more missing teeth. They are made of crowns that are connected together and supported by the natural teeth on both sides of the empty space. These supporting teeth act as anchors, holding the bridge securely in place.
The artificial tooth or teeth in the middle fill the gap and “bridge” the space where teeth are missing. Because dental bridges are fixed, they stay in place and feel very similar to natural teeth.
Dental bridges can be made using different materials, depending on each patient’s needs, such as:
- Porcelain, which provides a very natural appearance
- Zirconia, known for its strength and durability
- Metal and porcelain combinations, often used in back teeth.
Dental bridges allow patients to eat, speak, and smile with confidence again while maintaining a natural look.
