Dental Bridges – Washington, NJ
Filling the Gaps in Your Smile
A missing tooth certainly changes the way your smile looks, but it can also shift your surrounding teeth, strain your bite, and even affect your jawbone. Dental bridges in Washington offer a natural-looking way to replace missing teeth and restore full function to your smile. Our team crafts every bridge to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, giving you results that look and feel like the real thing. Not sure if a bridge is for you? Contact our team and schedule a consultation—we'll take a look!
Why Choose Today's Family Dental for Dental Bridges?
- Dental Insurance Welcome & Flexible Financing Available
- Beautiful, Durable Dental Restorations
- Caring and Compassionate Dental Team
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth in a row. It’s made up of one or more artificial teeth (pontics) held in place by dental crowns on either side.
These crowns are anchored to the natural teeth next to the gap, keeping the bridge firmly in place. Once bonded, a bridge functions just like your natural teeth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Unlike removable options, you never have to take it out or worry about it shifting at an inconvenient moment.
Types of Dental Bridges
Not every case is the same, which is why dental bridges come in more than one model. During your consultation, our Washington team will evaluate your smile and recommend the option that best suits your needs, bone health, and long-term goals. The two most common types we offer are traditional and implant bridges.
Traditional Dental Bridges
A traditional bridge is the most popular option because of its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. It uses crowns placed on the teeth on either side of the gap (abutment teeth) to support the pontic in between. Our team takes careful impressions of your smile, so every bridge fits well and looks completely natural.
Implant Bridges
An implant bridge works similarly to a traditional bridge but is anchored by dental implants instead of your teeth. This makes it an excellent choice for patients who don't want to modify healthy neighboring teeth or who are missing several consecutive teeth. Because the implants fuse directly with your jawbone, this type of bridge is more stable and preserves your jawbone as you chew.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Replacing missing teeth with a dental bridge fills the gap in your smile and restores its full health and function. Some of the key benefits include:
- Restored Chewing & Speaking: Eat the foods you love and speak clearly without discomfort or difficulty
- Prevented Dental Drift: Keep surrounding teeth from shifting into the empty space over time
- Natural Appearance: Custom-crafted and color-matched to blend with your existing teeth
- Fixed & Stable: No removal, no adhesives—it’s a permanent part of your smile
If missing teeth are affecting your quality of life, reach out to us. We’ll sit down with you, explore your options, and discover whether a dental bridge is the right solution.