Bridges

What is a Dental Bridge?

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

Benefits of Bridges

• Restore your smile
• Restore the ability to properly chew and speak
• Maintain the shape of your face
• Distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth
• Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position

If you have a gap in your smile that you'd like to close up and want to learn more about how a dental bridge can help, call our office at (919) 321-0540 to schedule a consultation! Dental Care at Ellis Crossing provides gentle, effective dental bridges in Durham, and our team is excited to see how we can help you improve your smile.