Losing a tooth may seem like a minor detail… But in everyday life, it’s noticeable. We chew differently, we adjust our speech, and sometimes we hide our smiles. Little by little, we realize that this gap in the mouth has a very real impact on our comfort and confidence.
A dental bridge is one of the solutions that can fill this gap in a stable and discreet way. It’s a fixed restoration that restores a natural appearance to the smile while restoring balance to the mouth.
This treatment is performed with care and clarity, taking the time to adapt each step to your needs. Here’s what a dental bridge can do.
When a tooth is missing, the others don’t wait. They shift, tilt, and try to fill the space. As a result, chewing becomes less efficient, alignment changes, and tension can appear in the jaw. Even diction or facial profile can be affected.
A dental bridge helps prevent these imbalances by anchoring itself securely in the mouth. It’s a way to preserve the health of the remaining teeth while restoring a full and natural smile.
For some, it’s primarily a functional solution. For others, it’s also a way to feel more socially comfortable and smile spontaneously. In both cases, it’s a treatment that can have a real impact on quality of life.
As its name suggests, a bridge serves to connect what was separated. In dentistry, it fulfills exactly this role: filling the space left by one or more missing teeth and restoring the mouth’s natural balance.
Specifically, a dental bridge is a fixed prosthesis that rests on neighboring teeth, called abutment teeth, to hold one or more custom-made artificial teeth in place. The entire system is designed to blend harmoniously with the rest of your teeth, both in color and shape, to provide a result that is both aesthetic and functional.
Since every smile is unique, the bridge is always adapted to the individual’s situation. The important thing is that the chosen solution meets your needs, comfort, and expectations. Our role is to clearly explain the options, answer your questions, and guide you toward an informed choice.
A dental bridge is installed in a few simple steps, under the supervision of a dentist:
- Preparation of the abutment teeth: The teeth adjacent to the space to be filled, called abutments, are prepared to receive a crown.
- Custom fabrication: The replacement tooth (called a pontic) and crowns are made in the laboratory, in a single piece perfectly adapted to your mouth.
- Final placement: The bridge is then permanently attached to the adjacent healthy teeth using dental cement.
A well-maintained dental bridge can last for several years, while providing comfort like that of natural teeth.
Choosing a dental bridge isn’t just about filling a gap. It’s about rediscovering simple gestures you thought you’d lost biting into a crunchy food, smiling without thinking, speaking with ease.
Choosing a dental bridge is a step toward greater comfort and freedom in your daily life. If you’d like to learn more or simply check if this solution is right for you, our dental team is here to discuss it clearly and compassionately.
At Carrefour Dentaire 440 in Laval, we welcome you to find the solution best suited to your smile.
Call now at (450) 934-1110 to make an appointment with our dental team.
