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DENTAL BRIDGES IN LOUISVILLE

Dental Bridge Dentist in Kentucky

Missing a tooth? Don’t worry, Advanced Dental can fix that. Missing a tooth may make you feel more shy about your smile, it also has the potential to cause structural changes to your mouth and jaw, making it more difficult to eat or speak correctly.

To solve this problem, we create a bridge between your teeth, generally made from porcelain or ceramic. We even offer bridges made out of our most durable and long-lasting option, Bruxzir material, which is specially designed for individuals who grind their teeth. Because your bridge will be custom-made for you, we’ll fit you with a temporary solution that protects your teeth while our lab gets to work creating your permanent bridge. Once it’s ready, we’ll have a follow-up appointment to install the bridge and make sure you love your new smile.

If you’re looking for a non-invasive and less costly way to replace a missing tooth or teeth, dental bridges may be the best option for your problem. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that attaches to the other teeth close by. The supportive teeth need dental crowns in order to support the dental bridge effectively. Dental bridges are an effective way to replace missing teeth if you don’t have enough jawbone to support dental implants. At Advanced Dental we believe the most important requirement for applying dental bridges is that the teeth adjacent to the one needing a bridge are healthy and available to use as a support.

Long Lasting Dental Bridges In Louisville, Kentucky

Getting bridgework done at Advanced Dental Center takes two appointments to our office. At the first appointment, our expert team will prepare your supportive teeth for the bridge work to be done. The number of supportive teeth depends on the work being done to the specific patient. During your first appointment, you will be provided with anesthesia to minimize any discomfort you may have during the visit.

For an example, if the patient has one missing tooth, the bridge work will be requiring three crowns. Two of the three will be teeth beside the tooth that is missing or removed. The two teeth will be used as a support for the bridge work for the tooth in between them. If the patient is missing more than one tooth, more crowns will be needed and that will be addressed as needed by the doctor.

After Advanced Dental addresses what work will need to be done, we will start the process of creating a mold of your prepared teeth using an impression material or a digital scan. This will help our dental laboratory staff as they make a crown designed specifically for your teeth. Before you leave our office, we will provide you with a temporary bridge to wear. Your second visit at Advanced Dental will be for your permanent bridge.

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It is extremely important to remember that crowned teeth require the same care as all of your other teeth. You need to brush and floss your oral cavity every day to reduce future problems that can occur. By keeping your teeth and crowns clean, it will reduce the plaque build-up on your teeth. Maintain your regular cleaning schedule or if it wasn't the best before, this would be a perfect time to make it better. The more conscious you are about taking care of your teeth, the longer lasting they are!