Dental Bridges – Hamden, CT

A Cost-Effective Way to Recomplete Your Smile

Portrait of smiling woman with dental bridges in Hamden

If you have lost one or more teeth, it is important that you consider your tooth replacement options. Without a prosthetic to fill in the gap, your remaining natural teeth may drift out of place, leading to a misaligned bite and the risk of further tooth loss. There are also aesthetic considerations; you may find yourself embarrassed by the gap in your smile. At New Haven Dental Group in Hamden, we offer several ways to restore lost teeth, including long-lasting and durable dental bridges.

WHY CHOOSE NEW HAVEN DENTAL GROUP FOR DENTAL BRIDGES?

100% porcelain restorations available
Natural-looking results
Functional and durable tooth replacement

What Is a Dental Bridge?

Illustration of three-unit bridge being placed on teeth

There are a few types of dental bridges. The most common type is known as a fixed bridge or traditional bridge. It is a multi-unit prosthetic that has a crown on each end. The crowns get bonded to the teeth adjacent to the empty space, called the abutment teeth. Between them, the crowns support between one and three pontics (artificial teeth).

In addition to traditional bridges, we also offer implant-supported bridges, which gain all of their strength from dental implants, which serve as prosthetic tooth roots, rather than abutment teeth.

Indications for Dental Bridges

Illustration of dental arch with a missing tooth

A traditional dental bridge may be an excellent treatment for you if:

You have one or more missing teeth, and your missing teeth are adjacent to one another
Your abutment teeth are strong enough and healthy enough to support crowns
You want a reliable, quick, and aesthetically pleasing way to replace your lost teeth

Benefits of Dental Bridges

Smiling, handsome man enjoying benefits of dental bridges

Traditional dental bridges offer numerous advantages, including:

They are cost-effective. Traditional bridges are among the more affordable tooth replacement options.
They look natural. If your bridge is constructed out of high-quality porcelain, you can expect it to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding dentition. Onlookers may never notice it.
They are sturdy. Dental bridges are durable enough to stand up to all the rigors of everyday eating, even if you consume a lot of tough or hearty foods.
They prevent dental drift. A bridge serves as a placeholder that keeps your remaining natural teeth in their proper positions.
They are easy to care for. In many ways, caring for a dental bridge is like caring for natural teeth. The most notable difference is that with a bridge, you should floss beneath your artificial tooth (or teeth).
They are long-lasting. With proper care, a dental bridge has the potential to last for 10 years or longer.

Cost of Dental Bridges

Dentist and patient discussing cost of dental bridges

As mentioned in the previous section, dental bridges are among the most affordable tooth replacement options. Our team will be happy to give you an estimate for the cost of your bridge when you come in for a restorative consultation. Your prosthetic’s price will depend on which materials are used to make it, how many teeth need to be replaced, and whether it is a traditional or implant-supported bridge. In many cases, dental insurance covers about half the cost of bridges.

Would you like to learn more about dental bridges or the other restorative treatments that we offer? Contact our team today to schedule a consultation or ask questions.