7 Important Facts About Getting a Bridge on Your Teeth

Missing teeth don’t just ruin your smile. They throw off your bite, comfort, and confidence. At Brookside Smiles Dentistry in Redlands, California, Dr. Jennifer Nation offers dental bridges — a long-lasting, natural-looking way to restore your smile. 

As custom-made restorations, they close the gap and allow your mouth to function as it’s meant to. If you’ve lost a tooth or more, Dr. Nation can help your smile feel right again. 

1. A Natural Look That Restores Your Smile

Dental bridges blend in like they’ve always been there. 

With advanced materials and 3D imaging technology, they’re almost identical to your real teeth. The result? A complete, gap-free smile.

2. Improve How Your Teeth Work

Missing teeth make it tougher to chew and speak properly. Bridges fix these issues fast. They restore your bite strength and allow you to pronounce words more clearly.  You’ll be able to eat many of your favorite meals without worrying about food getting stuck in food traps. You can chat and eat without feeling self-conscious. Simple stuff like missing teeth can make you appreciate it more.

3. Stop Misalignment and Shifting

Gaps impact more than one spot in your smile. They also cause your teeth to shift toward the open space, causing bite issues and jaw tension. 

A dental bridge will hold everything in place. Dr. Nation has seen far too many clients who waited too long to address gaps—as a result, they needed more expensive orthodontic work to correct their misaligned teeth. 

4. Support Good Jawbone Health

When a tooth is gone, the jawbone under it starts to shrink. This isn’t good. Your bridge can connect to a dental implant that stops the shrinkage. The implants behave like natural tooth roots to keep your jawbone strong and stable. Better support means better outcomes.

5. Custom-Tailored Solutions for Your Needs

Every bridge is unique to our clients’ needs. Dr. Nation will do a full exam and design the bridge that matches your smile and performance expectations. She doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all dentistry. She will examine how your teeth come together, how you chew, and even how you smile.

6. Results That Stand the Test of Time

Your dental tooth bridge can last 10 to 15 years—or more with proper care. They are built tough. You need to:

• Brush two times a day
• Floss every day (including under your bridge)
• Get routine dental checkups/cleanings every six months
• Avoid biting hard objects like ice and candy

Studies have shown success rates over 90 percent at the 10-year mark. That goes to show how bridges are built to last.

7. Save Your Smile and Money

Compared to dental implants, full dentures and bridges are less expensive. But they still deliver big results. Plus, you won’t need to undergo surgery. Recovery is very quick. Dr. Nation also works with most insurance plans, and our office offers financing to fit different budgets. 

Taking the First Step to a New Smile

Ready to love your smile again, or maybe for the first time? Call (909) 300-9044 or visit our office at 1510 Barton Rd, Redlands, CA 92373, to book your consultation with Dr. Nation. Bring your smile back—call Brookside Smiles Dentistry today.

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