Dental Bridges – Stephens City, VA

Do you have a gap in your smile left by one or more missing teeth in a row? Dr. Gromling and our team can help you rebuild not just the appearance of your smile, but also dramatically improve its function with a custom-crafted dental bridge in Stephens City. To learn whether this restorative dental treatment is the right choice for you, call our office to schedule a consultation. We will discuss all of your tooth replacement options with you to help you find the best one for your budget and overall goals.

Why Choose Thomas A. Gromling, DDS for Dental Bridges?

• Locally Owned & Operated Dental Practice
• Putty-Free & Precise Digital Impressions
• Dentist with 40+ Years of Experience

What is a Dental Bridge?

Dental bridges are restorations that are custom-crafted by dental laboratories that our practice works with. They’re comprised of anchoring dental crowns that are attached to your existing natural  teeth on either side of the gap in your smile, and free-standing replacement teeth called pontics. Once in place, bridges do just what they promise—bridge the gap between your natural teeth so you can enjoy a full arch again.

Types of Dental Bridges

Depending on a few factors, such as the results you desire and your jawbone density, you may be a candidate for both traditional and implant bridges. Dr. Gromling can discuss the differences between the two with you in-detail at your consultation, but you can also get a general idea of that by reading below.

Traditional Dental Bridge

Traditional dental bridges are designed to be held in place by your existing teeth. This means that the two teeth on either side of the space in your smile will need to be altered in order to accommodate the abutment crowns. Then, the crowns are cemented to the prepared teeth to support the restoration.

Implant Bridge

If you’re looking for a solution that doesn’t involve altering your natural, healthy teeth, an implant bridge may be the best option. This treatment replaces two or more missing teeth. (If you just need to restore one tooth, an implant crown may be recommended.) Two dental implants will be inserted at either edge of the gap in your smile. After they’ve fused with your jawbone through a natural process called osseointegration, they will be used to support your dental bridge.

This leading-edge solution replaces both the roots and crowns of your teeth to provide you with superior stability, aesthetics, and functionality.

The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge

Regardless of whether you opt to receive a traditional or implant dental bridge, you’ll receive a variety of benefits that can improve your confidence, oral health, and overall quality of life, including:

• Custom-crafted to look completely natural
• Can last for an average of seven to 10 years with good oral hygiene and maintenance
• Filling gaps in your smile helps prevent surrounding teeth from drifting to fill the space
• Improved oral health
• Maintain a balanced bite and avoid consequential problems such as TMJ disorder
• Results that are easy to maintain and care for

To learn more about dental bridges and what the process will look like, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly staff. Our goal is to help you feel great about your smile!