Dental Bridges
What is a dental bridge?
Is tooth loss causing your oral health to deteriorate? Are you sick of having gaps in your teeth? Dentists use dental bridges that are prosthetic teeth attached on both sides by dental crowns to replace natural teeth. They are a great way to fill gaps and give you a natural-looking smile that is healthy. The crowns and prosthetic teeth are made to match your natural teeth so they are virtually unnoticeable. Dr. Todd Fincher at his three locations Greenwood, Columbus, Oxford, MS can restore your smile with a dental bridge.
What are the benefits of dental bridges?
Filling tooth gaps will prevent your surrounding teeth from buckling, which helps avoid TMJ disorders
Dental Bridges can help with bone loss, decay, and bone loss.
Missing teeth can cause difficulty speaking. Dental bridges allow you to speak clearly and effectively.
Dental bridges can correct your bite, preventing damage to your jawbone and strengthening your ability to chew.
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Lips and cheeks align into place as they would with your natural teeth when you fill in the gaps with a dental bridge.
With regular checkups and good after care with your dentist, bridges can last more than 10 years.
Testimonials
Tracy McMinn
I just had 3 dental implants and bridge prep and this was my first dental surgery. I don’t think enough can be said about how caring, professional, and dedicated that Dr. Fincher is about his patients and profession. We have shared stories and personal experiences with each other and we practically just met and I consider him a friend already, not just my dentist. If you are considering getting any dental work done and want not just a great character but the best professional job you could hope for then you want Dr. Todd Fincher. He is one of a kind.
Which bridge is right for you
Contact Dentist Dr. Todd Fincher
Dr. Todd Fincher and his team care about your unique dental needs and strive to deliver an experience that surpasses your expectations and helps you feel like a member of our family. With their knowledge and skill, you can be sure you’ll get the care you need and the smile you want through dental bridges and dental implants in his offices. Together with his nurse anesthesiologist, Dr. Fincher has also implemented a unique form of intravenous (IV) conscious sedation that helps patients achieve a relaxing state without negative side effects of anesthesia and a quicker recovery. To Schedule a consultation, contact us online or give our office a call.
Types of Dental Bridges
Traditional Dental Bridges
Traditional dental bridges consist of a prosthetic tooth bookended by dental crowns, which cover the two abutment teeth on either side of a tooth gap. The false tooth (pontic) is inserted into the gap, with the teeth adjacent to the gap carefully prepared to be capped by the crowns. The pontic is made of ceramic, porcelain, This pontic tooth may be fused to metal in order to create the traditional dental bridge.
Implant-Supported Bridges
Depending on the number of teeth you are missing and the health of your abutment teeth, your dentist may recommend that your dental bridge be supported by dental implants. Dental implants are titanium posts that are anchored into the jawbone to mimic tooth roots. This process is more invasive as it does require oral surgery to place the dental implants. After healing from surgery, dental crowns with a pontic tooth are secured to the implants
Benefits of implant-supported bridge?
One of the strongest and most stable way to secure a dental bridge is with dental implants.With proper dental care dental implants, a permanent fixture in the mouth can last a life time. However, a dental bridge will need to be replaced every 10-15 years.
Cost of dental bridges
The cost of a dental bridge can vary depending on a few different factors. Just like your smile is unique, so is the cost of a dental bridge. Which type of bridge you select or how many teeth you are replacing will affect the cost. Dr. Todd Fincher believes his patient’s should be proud of their smiles no matter the cost.
A Traditional teeth dental bridge usually costs between $2,000 – $5,000 for a pontic and a crown for each abutment tooth. Some dental insurance plans will cover dental bridges and dental implants as well. Check with your health care provider to see what is included in your plan. Todd Fincher DDS, Smiles for Life will work with you to get the care you need.
Aftercare
The stability and longevity of your dental bridge is dependent on the surrounding teeth. That is why good oral care is so important. Route dental exams, flossing, and brushing will help prevent tooth decay, cavities, and tooth loss.
Dr. Todd Fincher DDS
Dr. Todd Fincher and his team of compassionate professionals care about your unique oral health needs. We strive to deliver an experience that surpasses your expectations. Dr. Fincher holds several distinctions:
- Official Dental Sponsor of Miss Mississippi USA
- Practicing pediatric dentist at Greenwood Leflore Hospital
- American Society of Sleep Dentistry
Call Dr. Fincher and his team in Greenwood, MS, at (662) 453-1708 or contact us online to setup an appointment. We serve patients in, Columbus, Oxford, Greenville and all of Mississippi.
