BRIDGE THE GAP TO A BETTER SMILE

With reliable dental bridges near Mt Eliza

If you have missing teeth, then you can close the gap with dental bridges, which have been an integral part of modern dentistry since many decades now. Missing teeth can make one conscious about smiling or laughing, inhibiting our natural ways of expressing ourselves. It can also change the look of the face, making it seem older than what it actually is. But that isn’t all. Missing teeth can really bring up more issues than one, and these go beyond cosmetic issues. They can affect many aspects of life – like speaking, eating and the general confidence to smile. When teeth, which are meant to work together, go missing, then the surrounding teeth can change their position which affects your bite, and even your digestion, as a result. At Baxter Dental Surgery, we strive to maintain optimal dental health as we believe it is an important pre-requisite for good overall health.

What are dental bridges, and how can they help?

Dental bridges are made up of false teeth, called pontics, which are supported by specially fitted crowns, also known as abutment or anchoring teeth on either side. These are usually made of porcelain, and look no different than our natural teeth.

A dental bridge can help in more ways than one. They are a better alternative to a partial denture to restore strength, aesthetics and function to our teeth structure, especially in cases when dental implants are not advisable.

Baxter Dental Surgery offers high quality treatment for those who require dental bridges near Mt Eliza, as well as surrounding areas. This treatment can help those with missing teeth to restore:

• Original face and jaw structure, to maintain the shape of your face
• Ability to speak, chew and eat properly
• Equitable distribution of bite force, while also ensuring other teeth don’t move out of position
• Your smile and your confidence

You will see that dental bridges can therefore be an essential procedure in some cases.

What is the procedure for getting dental bridges near Mt Eliza?

Our dentists will evaluate the health and readiness of the adjacent teeth and soft tissue next to the gap, and determine what type of a bridge is needed from the many types available.

If the bridge can be supported by the adjacent natural teeth, there might be some reshaping required for those teeth, so that they can better support the bridge. Once the necessary preparation is complete, we will take an impression of your teeth and the missing gap to prepare a customized dental bridge for you.

We will give you a temporary bridge in the meanwhile, and once your permanent dental bridge is ready, it will be bonded with the supporting teeth using strong bonding cement. We will do all we can to see that our patients are absolutely comfortable with their new dental bridge and can bite and chew properly.

If you have missing teeth and would like to explore the option of having dental bridges, you can schedule an appointment and visit us at our clinic near Mt Eliza.

Areas We Serve:

Mt Eliza, Somerville, Sandhurst, Botanic Ridge, Mornington, all over Melbourne