Dental Bridge in Spokane Valley, WA
Bridges at Ryan R. Love, DDS
Dental Bridges at Ryan R. Love, DDS
Welcome to Ryan R Love DDS, your destination for enhancing smiles and restoring confidence. Our dedicated team is proud to offer the dental bridge – a reliable and aesthetically pleasing solution for replacing missing teeth. Discover how bridges can rejuvenate both the function and appearance of your smile, enhancing your overall quality of life.
Our Process
- Numb & Shape: The procedure begins with a local anesthetic to numb one area of the mouth. We then shape and file down the surrounding teeth. This will help to make room for the new fixed bridge.
- Impressions: Impressions are then taken and will be used to create both a temporary and permanent bridge. You’ll go home with the temporary one in place and will need to come back for a second appointment for the permanent.
- Placing the Bridge: The temporary bridge is removed and the permanent one placed securely using a dental-grade adhesive. We polish and adjust the new bridge and provide you with instructions on how to brush and floss around it.
Ideal Situations for a Dental Bridge
- Replacing a Single Missing Tooth: Bridges prevent adjacent teeth shifting and maintain proper bite alignment.
- Addressing Multiple Missing Teeth: Bridges restore smile aesthetics and functionality for multiple missing teeth. You’ll go home with the temporary one in place and will need to come back for a second appointment for the permanent.
- Preventing other Issues: Bridges prevent issues caused by gaps, such as shifting teeth and bone loss.
More on a Dental Bridge
A dental bridge is a restoration that helps to replace one or more missing natural teeth. The bridge attaches permanently to surrounding teeth, so it won’t need to be removed and cleaned like a prosthetic appliance. Bridge work is specifically made for each patient, providing a natural and realistic appearance. Most fixed bridges can last for many years before they’ll need to be replaced completely.
The most common reason for needing a bridge is because you’re missing a tooth. You might want to avoid having surgery done to place an implant or you’re not a good candidate for implant surgery. Bridgework helps to restore the fullness of your smile while improving functionality. Because of your bridge, your surrounding teeth are less likely to become crooked and crowded.
We can examine your teeth to determine if a fixed bridge is right for you. In order for the bridge to fit properly and securely, it’ll need to be placed over two surrounding teeth. In general, the larger the bridge, the less secure it will be. We may recommend implants to hold a bridge if we feel it wouldn’t be secure enough on its own.
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Are you prepared to embrace a new smile with dental bridges? Schedule your appointment today and embark on the journey to a confident and restored version of yourself.