Dental Bridges – Columbia, TN

Why Choose Goodman Family Dentistry for Dental Bridges? 

• Durable, High-Quality Materials Used
• Dental Insurance Welcome & Flexible Financing Available
• Completely Customizable for Each Patient

What Is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge in Columbia is a tooth replacement prosthetic that essentially looks like a bunch of teeth stuck together, just like they would naturally appear in your arch. They are made of durable, lifelike materials such as ceramic and porcelain, and can be exactly color matched to blend in seamlessly with your real teeth.

Dental bridges are an ideal option for patients who are missing between one and four consecutive teeth, surrounded by a healthy “abutment” tooth on each side to anchor to. If this sounds like your smile, you may be an excellent candidate for this restorative treatment!

Types of Dental Bridges

There are two main types of dental bridges in Columbia: traditional and implant. Which type is ideal for your individual smile will be best determined with the help of Dr. Goodman during your dental bridge consultation. Here’s a closer look at each option.

Traditional Dental Bridges

Traditional dental bridges can replace up to four teeth in a row. In order to qualify for treatment, you’ll need the gap in your arch to be surrounded by at least one healthy tooth on each side to act as an anchor for the crowns.

Traditional bridges allow you to fill in large empty spaces in your smile, so you can enjoy a full diet and avoid many of the negative side effects of missing teeth, such as speech difficulties and low self-esteem. Although they weren’t designed to last forever, dental bridges can help restore your smile for ten or more years with proper care and use.

Implant Bridges

Implant bridges combine the convenience of traditional dental bridges with the permanence of dental implants. Because they anchor to your jaw with strategically placed dental implants, implant bridges don’t require you to have abutment teeth to anchor to and won’t require you to alter your healthy teeth. Furthermore, they are more stable, so you can enjoy an even larger variety of foods than you would with a traditional bridge. Finally, because the dental implants act as replacement tooth roots, they prevent jawbone deterioration that could eventually lead to more tooth loss down the road.

The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge

When you’re missing permanent teeth, it can take a negative toll on your life. In addition to difficulties eating the food you love, those unsightly gaps can make it harder to speak clearly, and can even damage your self-esteem, causing you to avoid social interactions and miss out on personal and professional opportunities. Worse yet, it can cause even more oral health problems, including an increased risk of gum disease, jawbone deterioration, and tooth loss.

Dental bridges were designed to “bridge” the gap between your missing teeth, restoring the appearance of and function of your smile. Whether you need a traditional or implant bridge, this treatment will close those unsightly spots in your arches, restoring your ability to eat, speak, and smile in one convenient treatment. To learn more about dental bridges in Columbia and to see if this treatment could benefit you, call Goodman Family Dentistry to schedule a consultation today!