Dental Bridges
At Lit Dental Clinic, Dr. Vaqars offers the best quality dental bridges to replace one or multiple missing teeth, giving you your confident smile back. Offering general and family dentistry services in McKinney, TX, and nearby areas, we provide natural-looking bridges that blend seamlessly with your teeth, allowing you to smile, chew, and eat with confidence.
Lost a tooth? Are the missing teeth holding you back from smiling confidently?
Missing teeth create a gap in your smile and hinder your speaking and chewing ability. A dental bridge is your best treatment option if you are missing two or more teeth. Crowns and bridges are the most common procedures among local general and cosmetic dentistry services.Â
Whether you have lost one tooth or multiple teeth, a dental bridge can restore multiple missing teeth simultaneously.Â
Affordable Bridge Dentist in McKinney, TX
LiT Dental Clinic offers affordable, high-quality dental bridges to fill the gap, improve teeth function, and give you the radiant smile you deserve. However, when it comes to restoring missing teeth, you deserve the best care. Our experienced bridge dentist, Dr. Vaqar, specializes in placing dental bridges that look natural and feel light. She stays ahead of all advancements in restorative dentistry to ensure:
- Effective and best results
- Stress-free and comfortable process
- Tailored dental solutions for everyone’s needs.
What are dental bridges?
A Dental bridge fills the gap left by missing teeth. These bridges can fix one tooth loss or multiple missing teeth all at once. Our dentist will craft a custom dental bridge to your teeth’s shape, size, and color. A dental bridge is not just a missing teeth replacement – it is meant to improve your mouth shape, restore chewing functions, and give you the Hollywood smile you have been dreaming of.
A Dental Bridge consists of:
- A pontic is a false tooth placed to replace a missing tooth.Â
- Abutments are the structures that are anchored on the adjacent teeth to hold the bridge in place.
However, how many pontics and abutments are included in your dental bridge depends on the number of missing teeth, your teeth condition, and the type of bridge you choose.
Why do I need a dental bridge?
Missing teeth can significantly affect your daily life. You may feel embarrassed to laugh or smile in a crowd. Here’s why getting a dental bridge is the best solution.
- Fill the gap in your teeth and smile.
- Maintain your face shape, which sometimes looks saggy because of tooth loss.
- Helps you chew and eat properly
- Prevent adjacent teeth from drifting off to space left by missing teeth.
- Fix misalignments
- A good investment for your confident smile and oral health.
Types of Dental Bridges
LiT Dental Clinic offers multiple types of high-quality dental bridges, considering your needs and preferences. Explore your options and see what fits you:
Traditional dental bridge: This is the most commonly preferred dental bridge. It involves two crowns on adjacent teeth and a pontic (False tooth) in between to fill the gap. Made of porcelain infused with metal or ceramics, these bridges are strong and are usually recommended. Â
Cantilever dental bridge: These are used when you have only one tooth to be an anchor. It is ideal for the front teeth, where they are supported by one tooth on either side of the missing tooth.Â
Maryland dental bridge: These are resin-bonded bridges with metal or porcelain wings. They are connected to one side of your existing tooth with these metal wings.
Which dental bridge is best? Our dentist will help you decide based on several factors.
- Your age
- Number of missing teethÂ
- Oral health conditionÂ
- BudgetÂ
- Whatever dental bridge you prefer.
How does a dental bridge procedure work?
Depending on the type of dental bridge you choose, the procedure may vary slightly. However, here’s how the procedure works:
Consultation
During your first visit, our dentist will assess your oral health and evaluate the condition of gaps left by missing teeth. This will help you decide the type of bridge you should choose.
Preparation and placement
- For traditional and cantilever bridgesÂ
- Our dentist will prepare your adjacent teeth to fit the bridge perfectly.
- This will involve grinding your teeth.
- Once your teeth are shaped, she will expertly take impressions of them to craft the dental bridge.
- A temporary bridge is placed over the gap and adjacent teeth until the permanent bridge is ready.
During your second visit, once the permanent bridge is ready, our expert dentist willÂ
- Remove the temporary one and replace it with the permanent one.
- Examine the bridge to see if it needs adjustment, and you will be good to go.
2. For Maryland bridge placement
- During your first visit, our dentist will prepare your teeth where the metal wings are going to attach.
- Afterwards, she will take the impressions and place a temporary crown over the gap.
During your second visit, when the permanent Maryland dental bridge is ready, our dentist will:
- Remove the temporary bridge.
- Clear out the space.
- Place the permanent dental bridge and fix them with adjacent teeth with a solution.
3. For implant-infused dental bridge
This procedure is a bit complicated, and you may need to visit our dentist multiple times.
- First, she will prepare the gaps for dental implants.
- This will require numbing of the area so you don’t feel discomfort or pain.
- After this procedure, you will have to wait 3-4 months for the implants to fuse with your jaw.
During your second visit, our dentist will:
- Attach the copings to your implants to take the teeth impressions for a permanent bridge.Â
- Remove the copings and send your impression to a lab where your dental bridge is being crafted.
During your third visit, our general dentist will:
- Attach the permanent bridge with dental implants.
- Check if it fits or needs some adjustment.
How to take care of a dental bridge?
With proper care, you can increase the lifespan of a dental bridge. Here’s how:
- Brush and floss your teeth regularlyÂ
- Use anti-bacterial mouthwash
- Use threaded floss and a soft-bristled toothbrush.
- Avoid sticky, hard, and chew food.
- Go for regular dental exams and cleanings.
However, it’s time to call your dentist if:
- Your dental bridge is cracked.
- Your bridge crown tooth shows sensitivity to hot or cold.
- It hurts when you chew.
- Your gums are soreÂ
How much do dental bridges cost?
The cost of a bridge tooth depends on the type of dental bridge you choose and the number of teeth you are missing. Before giving you an estimate of the cost, our dentist will evaluate your oral health condition and discuss your preferences. Typically, the price of a dental bridge ranges from $1000 – $3000.
At LiT Dental Clinic, we assure you that you get the best and most personalized care you need at a very affordable price. We accept dental insurance and offer flexible financing options.
Why trust dental bridges at LiT Dental Clinic
- Natural-looking and doesn’t feel uncomfortable when placed correctly and properly.
- More comfortable than dental implants.
- Reduce the risk of gum disease or other oral conditions.
- Dental bridges can last for years (up to 15) with proper care.
At LiT Dental Clinic, you will surely get:
- Expert patient care & comfortable treatments
- Painless and stress-free experience with modern dental tools
- Budget-friendly dental plans
- Best and high-quality dental bridges
Schedule your consultation with the best bridge dentist today!
LiT Dental doesn’t just restore your missing teeth but rebuilds your confidence and brings back your perfect smile. Don’t let missing teeth and embarrassing gaps hold you back. Get them fixed right away and smile confidently.
