Dental Bridges Killeen
Creating Complete Smiles by Bridging the Gap
Many people assume that the only way to replace multiple missing teeth is to choose a partial denture. However, there is another option, one that can remain fixed in your mouth until it’s time for replacement. With dental bridges in Killeen, our team can fill in the gap and restore your smile so that your teeth work normally, look beautiful, and offer greater stability in your day-to-day life. If you are ready to say goodbye to the unnecessary space in your smile, call us to schedule an appointment today.
Why Choose Killeen Choice Dental for Dental Bridges?
- Dentists with Decades of Proven Experience
- Comfortable Digital Impressions for Accurate Dental Bridges
- We Are In-Network with Multiple Dental Insurance Plans
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge replaces multiple missing teeth so that you can enjoy life with a complete, natural-looking smile. Instead of seeing a gap along the upper or lower arch, a bridge can fill it in with two dental crowns and artificial pontics, creating the effect that you have a full row of lifelike, beautiful teeth. It also keeps all remaining natural teeth in position so that dental drift doesn’t occur.
Since this restoration is fixed, it cannot be removed by anyone other than your dentist.
Types of Dental Bridges
You will meet with a member of our team to discuss which type of bridge will be best for your smile:
- Traditional Fixed Bridge: If you have between one and four teeth missing in a row (consecutively), a fixed dental bridge can fill in the gap. We’ll use two dental crowns and place them over healthy abutment teeth, creating the anchor for your new smile. The remaining teeth will sit atop the gums to complete the look.
- Implant Bridge: Instead of altering healthy teeth to hold a bridge in place, we will install two titanium implant posts into the jawbone. This more complex form of treatment requires additional time for your mouth to heal before you can receive your finalized dental bridge.
What Are the Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge?
As you consider your options for tooth replacement, you will be pleased to learn that there are countless benefits associated with this type of restoration. They include:
- A restoration that can last up to a decade with proper care
- Restorations that improve your chewing power, so you can eat more of the foods you truly enjoy
- Restorations that prevent dental drift, which can lead to orthodontic treatment in the future
- A natural-looking restoration crafted from comfortable digital impressions
- Restorations that can replace anywhere from one to four missing teeth