At Taunton Cosmetic Dentistry, we provide expert dental bridge services to residents of Raynham, MA, and surrounding areas including Taunton, East Taunton, Berkley, Dighton, and Oakland. Led by Dr. Shabana Chaudhry, our clinic specializes in dental bridges as a durable solution for replacing missing teeth, enhancing both the functionality and appearance of your smile.
Dental Bridges in Raynham, MA
What Are Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges are fixed restorative devices used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth or implants. Bridges are made from various materials, including porcelain, gold, alloys, or a combination of these, and are anchored on neighboring teeth after preparing them as crowns.
Types of Dental Bridges:
- Traditional Bridges: Involve creating a crown for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth, with a pontic (false tooth) in between.
- Cantilever Bridges: Used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth.
- Maryland Bonded Bridges: Made of porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or plastic teeth and gums supported by a metal or porcelain framework.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
- Restore Your Smile: Fill the gaps in your smile caused by missing teeth.
- Improve Chewing Ability: Allow you to chew food more efficiently by replacing missing teeth.
- Enhance Speaking Clarity: Help in improving speech that might be impacted by missing teeth.
- Maintain Face Shape: Prevent facial musculature changes by supporting the jaw and cheek areas.
- Prevent Teeth Misalignment: Stop remaining teeth from drifting out of position, which could lead to other dental problems.
The Process of Getting a Dental Bridge
- Initial Consultation: Dr. Chaudhry will assess your oral health and discuss the best bridge option for your specific needs.
- Preparation of Teeth: The adjacent teeth are prepared by reshaping them to receive the crowns that will support the bridge.
- Impression Taking: Impressions of the prepared teeth are made, which serve as a model from which the bridge, pontic, and crowns will be made by a dental lab.
- Temporary Bridge Fitting: A temporary bridge is set to protect the exposed teeth and gums while the permanent bridge is being made.
- Permanent Bridge Fitting: Once fabricated, the permanent bridge is fitted, adjusted, and cemented to achieve a proper fit and comfortable bite.
Why Choose Taunton Cosmetic Dentistry?
Conveniently located near educational facilities such as Taunton High School and attractions like Massasoit State Park, Taunton Cosmetic Dentistry makes it easy to access comprehensive dental care. Our practice motto, "Care For Your Smile and Let It Brighten Your Day," reflects our commitment to providing personalized, gentle care to each patient.
"Dr. Chaudhry is phenomenal! After facing severe postpartum dental issues and being advised elsewhere to get extractions and a partial denture, I turned to this practice. They restored my entire smile in two days. I’m in awe of their performance and professionalism." - Helena D
Want to schedule an appointment?
If you're missing one or more teeth and think a dental bridge might be the right solution for you, contact Taunton Cosmetic Dentistry today. Call us at 508-822-6440 or visit us at 100 New State Hwy, Raynham, Massachusetts 02767 to schedule your consultation. Let us help you bridge the gap in your smile with a seamless, durable solution.