Dental Bridges
Living with missing teeth can impact more than just your appearance. Untreated tooth loss can affect your confidence, your ability to chew comfortably, and even your speech. At Perkins Dental Care in Halethorpe, MD, we offer custom dental bridges to help restore both the function and aesthetics of your smile. Led by Dr. James Perkins, our compassionate team provides high-quality, patient-focused care using the latest dental technology.
Dental bridges are prosthetic teeth that "bridge" the gap created by one or more missing teeth, anchored securely on either side by dental crowns. Each bridge is tailored to fit comfortably and blend naturally with your existing teeth, so you can smile, talk, and eat with confidence once again.
Why Should I Get Dental Bridges?
Missing teeth can lead to long-term issues like shifting of surrounding teeth, bite misalignment, jaw pain, and even bone loss. Getting a dental bridge doesn’t just improve your smile, it also preserves your oral health. When you choose a dental bridge at Perkins Dental Care, you’re investing in a long-term solution that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Since we offer in-house restorative services, you won’t need to juggle appointments at multiple offices. Our bilingual team is here to ensure you fully understand the process while receiving care that fits your budget and schedule. Whether you're missing one tooth or several, we provide options that can restore your quality of life.
The Benefits Of Dental Bridges
Improves Function and Comfort
A dental bridge restores your ability to chew and speak clearly, reducing stress on surrounding teeth and jaws. You’ll be able to eat your favorite foods again without discomfort or hesitation.
Improves Function and Comfort
A dental bridge restores your ability to chew and speak clearly, reducing stress on surrounding teeth and jaws. You’ll be able to eat your favorite foods again without discomfort or hesitation.
Improves Function and Comfort
A dental bridge restores your ability to chew and speak clearly, reducing stress on surrounding teeth and jaws. You’ll be able to eat your favorite foods again without discomfort or hesitation.
Restores Natural Appearance
Bridges are crafted to look natural, matching the shape, color, and size of your existing teeth. This helps bring balance back to your facial structure and boosts self-esteem.
Restores Natural Appearance
Bridges are crafted to look natural, matching the shape, color, and size of your existing teeth. This helps bring balance back to your facial structure and boosts self-esteem.
Restores Natural Appearance
Bridges are crafted to look natural, matching the shape, color, and size of your existing teeth. This helps bring balance back to your facial structure and boosts self-esteem.
Prevents Shifting and Further Damage
Filling the space left by a missing tooth helps prevent nearby teeth from shifting and developing alignment issues. This preserves your bite and minimizes the need for future corrective treatments.
Prevents Shifting and Further Damage
Filling the space left by a missing tooth helps prevent nearby teeth from shifting and developing alignment issues. This preserves your bite and minimizes the need for future corrective treatments.
Prevents Shifting and Further Damage
Filling the space left by a missing tooth helps prevent nearby teeth from shifting and developing alignment issues. This preserves your bite and minimizes the need for future corrective treatments.
The Dental Bridges Treatment Process
Step 1
Step 1
Initial Consultation and Evaluation
During your first visit to Perkins Dental Care, Dr. James Perkins will perform a thorough exam and discuss your concerns. Using advanced tools such as 3D scanners and cone beam imaging, we’ll assess the teeth and bone structure around the missing tooth area. We’ll also talk through your financial options and treatment goals, ensuring you feel comfortable and informed every step of the way.
Step 2
Step 2
Tooth Preparation and Impressions
If the bridge will be supported by crowns, the teeth adjacent to the gap are carefully prepared to hold the bridge securely. Then, we take precise impressions using cutting-edge iTero digital scanning technology, which eliminates the need for messy traditional molds. These scans are used to design a custom-fit bridge that feels and looks natural.
Step 3
Step 3
Bridge Placement and Final Adjustments
Once your custom bridge is ready, you’ll return to our Halethorpe office for the final placement. Dr. Perkins will position the bridge and ensure a snug, comfortable fit. Minor adjustments may be made for perfect alignment and bite. Our team will walk you through care instructions to help your restoration last and ensure continued dental health moving forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Did You Know?
Dental bridges have been used for over 2,000 years; ancient Etruscans created them using animal teeth!