Dental bridges are an excellent option for replacing one or more adjacent missing teeth and restoring aesthetics and function to your smile.
How Los Gatos Dental Bridges Work
A dental bridge is typically made of ceramic porcelain consisting of an artificial tooth or adjacent teeth supported by a crown on each side that uses your healthy teeth as anchors. Dr. Pagonis customizes the porcelain crowns to blend flawlessly with your smile, so your bridge looks natural and appealing.
Your bridge fills in the gaps left by missing teeth, so your neighboring teeth can't drift into the open space and cause bite misalignment or become fractured. It also gives you back function so you can eat with ease.
Caring for Your Dental Bridge
You'll be able to brush your bridge as you would normally brush your teeth, using a soft bristle brush and non-abrasive toothpaste, so you don't scratch the surface of the porcelain crowns. Keeping the anchor crowns of a bridge clean and bacteria-free is the best way to ensure its longevity.
If you have questions or concerns about dental bridges, contact Dr. Pagonis, your trusted dentist on Los Gatos Blvd., at (408) 399-3920. We have options to help you reclaim your smile!