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What are dental bridges?
If you are missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge may be a solution. A dental bridge creates a bridge over the space where the tooth is missing in the mouth. With a traditional bridge, there is a false tooth called Pontic attached to each side of the dental crown secured to the adjacent teeth (abutment). It can also be attached to the implant when there is no healthy tooth available.
Why do I need a dental bridge?
The reason you would need a dental bridge is when there is one or more teeth missing in the mouth. Dental bridges restore the look of your smile by replacing the missing tooth and make it look as natural as the original. In addition to its aesthetic benefits, dental bridges can also allow you to properly chew, bite, and speak. It can also maintain the proper shape of your face. By having a false tooth where the tooth is missing, it prevents the adjacent teeth from shifting into the void left by the tooth, which can drastically affect your bite. This Restorative dentistry service replaces that missing tooth or teeth and keeps these things from happening, and allows you to smile with a nice set of teeth.
Dental bridge cost Orange County
The price will depend on various factors but one of the things that affect the price are the type of bridge, materials, and if you need additional dental work before a bridge can be placed. An all-porcelain bridge can be more expensive than porcelain-fused or metal bridge, for example. Some insurance companies can cover part of the treatment, but you may still end up paying for the rest of your treatment.
How much does Teeth Bridge Cost in Orange County, California?
Cost for a dental bridge is estimated to range from $1,500 to $5,000; depending on the type of bridge you select. In Orange County, California Traditional teeth bridge typically costs between $2,000 - $5,000 for a pontic and a crown for each abutment tooth. Maryland teeth bridges vary between $1,500 and $2,500 for one pontic.
This can be affordable as dental insurance does help pay for tooth bridges. Price increases for an all-porcelain bridge than for a metal or porcelain-fused bridge.
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Dental bridges – Orange County
If you are missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge is the best answer. Schedule an appointment at Dentistry At Its Finest and discover why our patients at Costa Mesa, California are have confident smiles. If you are nearby, we’ll be glad to answer your questions about this treatment or insurance or any other questions you have. Don’t spend another day hiding your smile. Visit our Dental Bridges California today. Schedule and Appointment.
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Dental Bridge FAQ – Orange County
Orange County, Is a dental bridge permanent?
Dental Bridges Treatment are fixed to the adjacent teeth and it cannot be removed. It uses a special type of dental cement to secure it in place, but there is also an option for implant-supported prosthetic. In some cases, a removable bridge is used particularly when the gap is too large or there are not healthy teeth to support a fixed bridge.
Orange County, How long does a dental bridge last?
Dental bridges at Dentistry At Its Finest can last for 5 to 15 years. It’s average lifespan is 10 years. The life expectancy of this treatment depends on practicing good hygiene and maintenance.
Orange County, Does food get stuck under the dental bridge?
Bridges fit against the gum line but sometimes there exists an open space between the gum and the bridge that allows the food particles to get stuck in it. Foods stuck under the bridge can cause bad breath, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Practicing good oral hygiene, such as brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash daily can prevent this from becoming a problem.
Orange County, Can a tooth get infected under a bridge?
Yes. Tooth under a bridge can get infected particularly when the patient lacks proper oral hygiene. The food particles can get into the gap between the teeth and gums and it could cause bacteria to harbor bacteria. The bacteria that thrives under it can form plaque which then develops into tartar. Tartar, if not dealt with immediately can lead to periodontal disease and gingivitis. One way to prevent your teeth from getting infected is to brush and floss your teeth regularly and routine dentist visits.
Orange County, How soon after extraction can I get a bridge?
It is possible to get a dental bridge after extraction, but the patient has to have great oral and overall health for it to happen. Generally, patients will have to wait for 8 to 12 weeks for the area around the jawbone and the extraction site to completely heal and the swelling goes down.
Orange County, Does getting a bridge hurt?
No. A local anesthetic is administered prior to the procedure; therefore, you won’t feel any pain at all.
