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Dental Bridges – Campbell, CA

Bridge the Gap in Your Smile

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Many people live with one or several sequential missing teeth, making it difficult for them to smile confidently or even give them anxiety about laughing in front of people. Thankfully, dental bridges can close these gaps with beautifully lifelike restorations that complete your smile and restore your self-image. Here’s a brief guide to how dental bridges work, the benefits they offer, and how Dr. Ho can help you achieve a complete smile, but please contact our office if you’d like to learn more.

Why Choose Dr. Karen Ho, DDS, for Dental Bridges?

  • Compassionate Dentist with Years of Experience
  • Beautiful and Comfortable Restorations
  • Financing Options Available

What is a Dental Bridge?

Dental bridge?

A dental bridge is a row of artificial teeth designed to replace one or several sequential missing teeth. These appliances are made from lifelike materials that imitate the appearance of natural dental structure such as composite resin or ceramics such as porcelain. Almost anyone with one or more missing teeth in a row can be an excellent candidate for a dental bridge if they have healthy gums as well as healthy teeth or sufficiently strong jawbone structure on either side of the gap in their smile. If you are not a good candidate for a dental bridge when you first have your consultation, you may be able to become one later after receiving procedures like gum disease therapy, bone grafts, or tooth decay treatments.

Types of Dental Bridges

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Dental bridges can be sorted into two varieties, and which one is best for you depends on your oral health situation and your budget. During your consultation, Dr. Ho will discuss your needs and preferences for the treatment and make an appropriate recommendation.

Traditional Dental Bridge

Illustration of traditional bridge

A traditional dental bridge is one or several artificial teeth strung between two dental crowns. To anchor this appliance in the mouth, the healthy teeth on either side of the gap must be modified to host the crowns supporting the bridge.

Implant Bridge

Illustration of implant bridge

Implant bridges are several sequential artificial teeth that do not require the alteration of healthy dental structure to be placed. This is because an implant bridge is supported by dental implants placed into the jawbone on either side of the gap, providing a longer-lived restoration as well as superior chewing strength.

The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge

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The American Dental Association recommends replacing lost teeth as soon as possible to prevent serious oral health consequences such as:

  • The neighboring teeth shifting out of alignment
  • Diminished self-confidence
  • Trouble with speaking and eating
  • Increased risk of oral infection and injury

If you believe a dental bridge may be the best way to replace your missing teeth, contact Dr. Ho’s office to schedule a consultation. Our staff will be happy to help you understand your options so you can enjoy a complete and healthy smile.