If you're missing one or more teeth, dental bridges offer an effective solution to restore your smile and maintain your oral health. Our dental bridges are designed to seamlessly fill the gap created by missing teeth, helping you chew, speak, and smile confidently again. Whether you need a traditional, cantilever, or Maryland bonded bridge, our experienced team will guide you through the options to find the best fit for your needs. Trust My Dentist In Bakersfield to provide quality care and help you achieve a healthy, natural-looking smile. Contact us today to learn more about how dental bridges can benefit you!

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A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap—these are called abutment teeth—and a false tooth or teeth in between. These false teeth are known as pontics and can be crafted from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges are supported by your natural teeth or dental implants.
 

What Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges?

Dental bridges can

• Restore your smile

• Help you chew and speak properly

• Maintain the natural shape of your face

• Distribute biting forces evenly by replacing missing teeth

• Prevent remaining teeth from shifting out of position
   

What Types of Dental Bridges Are Available?

There are three main types of dental bridges
 

Traditional Bridges: Involve creating a crown for the tooth or implant on each side of the missing tooth, with a pontic in between. These are the most common type and are typically made of porcelain fused to metal or ceramics.
 

Cantilever Bridges: Used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth. This type is less common today and is not recommended for the back of the mouth, as it can exert too much force on neighboring teeth and cause damage.
 

Maryland Bonded Bridges: Also called resin-bonded or Maryland bridges, these are made of porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or plastic teeth and gums supported by a metal or porcelain framework. Metal or porcelain wings on one side of the bridge are bonded to your existing teeth for support.
 

If you're missing a tooth or teeth, contact My Dentist In Bakersfield to learn more about how dental bridges can help restore your smile and oral health!