A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth to crowns on the neighboring teeth or to implants. It is fixed in place, so it looks, feels, and works like your own teeth. At SEDA Dental, bridges are custom-shaded and fitted across our South Florida offices.
Bridges shine when the teeth on either side of the gap are already crowned or need crowns, when you want a fixed solution without surgery, or when timing matters and months of implant healing do not fit your life.
If the neighboring teeth are healthy and untouched, a dental implant may be the better long-term play, since it does not involve grinding down good teeth. We lay out both honestly, including the case for a partial denture when several teeth are missing.
Bridges are a core restorative treatment, and most PPO dental plans cover a meaningful portion. We verify your benefits before treatment, and CareCredit monthly payments plus the SEDA Smile Membership Plan keep the remainder manageable.
Brush twice daily and clean under the bridge with floss threaders, super floss, or a water flosser. That small habit is what decides whether a bridge lasts five years or fifteen.
Keep regular cleanings so we can watch the anchor teeth, and avoid ice-chewing and sticky candies. Treat the bridge like the investment it is.
Ten to fifteen years is typical with good hygiene, and many last longer. Cleaning under the bridge is the habit that buys the extra years.
No. Preparing the anchor teeth is done fully numb, and most patients describe the process as no worse than getting a crown.
Usually one to three in a row. Longer spans need stronger anchors, which is where implant-supported bridges come in.
Yes. The lab matches shade, shape, and translucency to your surrounding teeth. Most people cannot spot a well-made bridge.
Yes, that is the point. After a short adjustment period, a bridge restores near-normal chewing on that side.
Neighboring teeth tilt into the gap, the opposing tooth over-erupts, and your bite slowly reorganizes around the problem. Replacing the tooth early is the cheaper path.
