Dental bridges are a great way to replace missing teeth. Your
existing teeth are used to literally create a bridge to cross
the area where your tooth is missing. Bridges are made from
gold, metal, alloys, or porcelain to ensure that they are strong
and durable. The process of creating a bridge begins by creating
abutments out of your existing teeth where the bridge will be
attached. The existing teeth are recontoured to provide a base
for the bridge. After the abutments have been created, a mold is
taken of the area which is sent to a dental lab. The lab is able
to use the mold to create a bridge that will fit properly and
feel as close to your natural teeth as possible. The bridge
consists of two crowns on either end to place on the abutments
and a pontic, which is the new tooth that replaces your missing
tooth. We will fit you with a temporary bridge while we wait for
the lab to craft your permanent bridge. This will protect the
abutments and the exposed gum areas and look more appealing than
having a missi