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Missing Multiple Teeth? Rebuild Your Broken Smile with a Dental Bridge
Life changes when teeth go missing, especially if you suffer multiple tooth loss. The sooner you replace those teeth, the sooner your life can return to normal. One option we highly recommend at Ocala Smiles in Ocala, Florida, is a dental tooth bridge. A fixed dental bridge can replace one to four consecutive lost teeth without missing a beat. Here are some questions that Dr. Robert Evelyn and our team often receive about dental bridges.
What is a dental bridge?
A bridge is a dental device used to restore one or more permanent teeth after they go missing. Dr. Evelyn can customize your bridge to meet your specific dental needs. A traditional fixed bridge will consist of one or more artificial teeth fused between two dental crowns, which will be placed over healthy teeth on either side of the gap to anchor your bridge in place. Once your bridge is in place, your smile will be instantly renewed!
What are the benefits of a dental bridge?
A dental bridge offers an effective, cost-effective means of replacing lost teeth to make your smile whole again. A bridge will preserve your bite, keep the surrounding teeth from shifting, and reduce your risk of cavities, as food won’t get caught in the empty space left by missing teeth. With a bridge, you’ll be able to chew normally again and eat with comfort and ease. A bridge will restore your smile’s appearance, boosting your confidence and self-image.ย
What types of bridges are available?
Traditional bridges are those supported by dental crowns on healthy teeth located on either side of your bridge. A cantilever bridge is used when there’s only one healthy tooth to crown and support your bridge. A Maryland bridge is used primarily to replace missing front teeth. Instead of crowns, your bridge comes with metal clasps that attach to the back of adjacent healthy teeth for support.
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What is the process for getting a dental bridge?
A traditional dental bridge can take two or three dental appointments to complete. Dr. Evelyn will start by reshaping your abutment teeth to make room for the crowns that will anchor your bridge. Then, we’ll take impressions of your teeth to have a bridge custom-made for your use, a process that can take several weeks to complete. When your bridge is ready, we’ll fit it in place, make any necessary adjustments, and permanently cement the crowns to your abutment teeth. Your broken smile will now be renewed!ย
How do I care for a bridge?
Dental bridges are permanent restorations that are brushed and flossed, just like natural teeth. Good oral hygiene and routine cleanings are essential to control plaque buildup beneath the bridge. A good oral hygiene routine can keep your bridge healthy and strong for ten or more years.
Where can I go to obtain a dental bridge near me?
Ocala, FL, residents can come to Ocala Smiles for dental bridge treatment. To schedule a consultation for this dental procedure, contact Dr. Robert Evelyn at 352-867-7181.
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Dr. Robert J. Evelyn
Dr. Robert J. Evelyn graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, where he received accolades for outstanding patient care, willingness to help others, and eagerness to learn. He completed a General Practice Residency at NYU Lutheran Medical Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY, and received extensive training in restorative dentistry, implants, oral surgery, and endodontics. Dr. Evelyn has fellowships from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and AGD.
Dr. Wayne Harper
Dr. Wayne Harper has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Ocala since 1985. He received his undergraduate degree from Stony Brook SUNY and his dental degree from Emory University, Atlanta. He practiced in Ormond Beach until opening his Ocala office. He has attended numerous continuing education curricula, including the Pankey Institute and Dr. Peter Dawson continuum, and holds a Fellowship from the Las Vegas Institute for Global Studies. Dr. Harper is a member of organizations such as the American Dental Association, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and International Association for Physiologic Aesthetics.
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Ocala dentist Dr. Robert J. Evelyn provides exceptional cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, and general dentistry to patients in and around Marion County FL including the communities of Belleview, Silver Springs, Ocala, Summerfield, Williston, and The Villages, Florida.
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