Bridges

bridges

Dental bridges are a great way to replace missing teeth. Your existing teeth are used to 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 re-contoured 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 missing tooth. When the permanent bridge has been created, you will have a follow up visit to set the bridge. It will be placed on the abutments and the dentist will then use an adhesive to make sure that the bridge is set.

The bridge may take a little while to get used to, but after a few days it should feel like you have your own teeth back again. You should eat soft foods for the first few days after having your bridge placed. After the initial phase, you will be able to eat whatever you want with no issues.  If you are missing a tooth you should strongly consider having it replaced. Besides the aesthetic disadvantage of missing a tooth, it could also cause structural changes to your mouth and jaw, as well as making it difficult to eat or speak properly.


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THE SMILE CENTER OF MANSFIELD

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

10:00 am-8:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Fourth Saturday of the Month

Sunday:

Closed

THE SMILE CENTER OF MOUNT HOLLY

Monday:

9:00 am-8:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-8:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Second & Fourth Saturdays of the Month

Sunday:

Closed

Atlantic County

THE SMILE CENTER OF WRIGHTSTOWN

Monday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

11:00 am-8:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Fourth Saturday of the month

Sunday:

Closed

The Smile Center of Pleasantville: 609-641-0016

THE SMILE CENTER OF PLEASANTVILLE

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

Closed

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

The Smile Center of Egg Harbor Twp.: 609-926-9322

THE SMILE CENTER OF EGG HARBOR TWP.

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

The Smile Center of Cherry Hill

THE SMILE CENTER OF CHERRY HILL

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 pm-5:00 pm

Thursday:

10:00 am-8:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed