Moreno Valley Dentist
Custom Dental Bridges in Moreno Valley
Missing a tooth is more than just a cosmetic concern; it can completely change how you eat, articulate your words, and feel about your own smile. If you are hiding a gap in your teeth, the compassionate team at Moreno Beach Dental is here to help you get your quality of life back.
Dr. Myung Kee Park, FAGD, specializes in designing highly durable, custom porcelain dental bridges that blend in perfectly with your natural teeth. We proudly provide this reliable, time-tested restorative solution to patients throughout Moreno Valley, Riverside, Perris, Beaumont, Redlands, Loma Linda, and Grand Terrace, ensuring our community can enjoy full, functional, and beautiful smiles.
This custom-made prosthetic consists of a false tooth (or teeth) suspended between two dental crowns. These crowns are firmly anchored to the healthy natural teeth on either side of the empty space. Once bonded into place, the result is a strong, seamless restoration that looks, feels, and functions just like your original bite.
Maryland Bridges
This shifting can severely misalign your bite, leading to TMJ (jaw) pain, uneven enamel wear, and an increased risk of gum disease in those hard-to-clean tilted areas. A custom dental bridge acts as a vital placeholder. It keeps your remaining teeth exactly where they belong while instantly restoring your chewing power and facial aesthetics.
Getting a dental bridge is a straightforward process, typically completed in just two visits.
First, Dr. Park will use a gentle local anesthetic to make sure you are completely numb and comfortable. He then carefully prepares the two anchoring teeth by removing a small amount of enamel so the bridge's crowns can fit securely over them without looking bulky.
Next, we use our state-of-the-art iTero Digital Scanner to take a fast, goop-free 3D impression of your bite. While our master dental laboratory crafts your permanent porcelain bridge, we will place a temporary bridge to protect your teeth and keep you smiling. A couple of weeks later, you will return so Dr. Park can permanently bond your beautiful new restoration into place, meticulously checking your bite to ensure a flawless fit.
Dr. Myung Kee Park, FAGD, specializes in designing highly durable, custom porcelain dental bridges that blend in perfectly with your natural teeth. We proudly provide this reliable, time-tested restorative solution to patients throughout Moreno Valley, Riverside, Perris, Beaumont, Redlands, Loma Linda, and Grand Terrace, ensuring our community can enjoy full, functional, and beautiful smiles.
What is a Custom Dental Bridge?
Just as the name implies, a dental bridge literally "bridges the gap" created by one or more consecutive missing teeth.This custom-made prosthetic consists of a false tooth (or teeth) suspended between two dental crowns. These crowns are firmly anchored to the healthy natural teeth on either side of the empty space. Once bonded into place, the result is a strong, seamless restoration that looks, feels, and functions just like your original bite.
Traditional Bridges
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These are the most common type, involving a crown on either side of the missing tooth (or teeth) with a pontic in between.
Implant-Supported Bridges
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For patients with multiple missing teeth, dental implants can serve as the anchors for a bridge, offering superior stability and bone preservation.
Cantilever Bridges
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Used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth.
Maryland Bridges(Metal or Resin-Bonded Bridges)
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These use a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of existing teeth, often requiring less preparation of adjacent teeth.
Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Missing Tooth
Leaving a gap in your smile can trigger a chain reaction of oral health problems. When a tooth is lost, the surrounding teeth naturally want to drift and tilt into the empty space.This shifting can severely misalign your bite, leading to TMJ (jaw) pain, uneven enamel wear, and an increased risk of gum disease in those hard-to-clean tilted areas. A custom dental bridge acts as a vital placeholder. It keeps your remaining teeth exactly where they belong while instantly restoring your chewing power and facial aesthetics.
The Comfortable Bridge Procedure
iTero Digital Scanner
First, Dr. Park will use a gentle local anesthetic to make sure you are completely numb and comfortable. He then carefully prepares the two anchoring teeth by removing a small amount of enamel so the bridge's crowns can fit securely over them without looking bulky.
Next, we use our state-of-the-art iTero Digital Scanner to take a fast, goop-free 3D impression of your bite. While our master dental laboratory crafts your permanent porcelain bridge, we will place a temporary bridge to protect your teeth and keep you smiling. A couple of weeks later, you will return so Dr. Park can permanently bond your beautiful new restoration into place, meticulously checking your bite to ensure a flawless fit.
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FAQs
How long do dental bridges last?
With excellent oral hygiene and regular professional cleanings, a high-quality porcelain dental bridge can last anywhere from 5 to 15 years, or even longer. Your daily habits play a big role—avoiding chewing on ice, hard candies, or using your teeth as tools will significantly extend the life of your restoration.
Is a dental bridge better than a dental implant?
Both are excellent ways to replace missing teeth, but they serve different needs. An implant replaces the tooth root and doesn't require altering the adjacent teeth, but it involves a minor surgery and takes a few months to heal. A bridge is faster, less invasive, and is often the best choice if the teeth adjacent to the gap already need crowns for other reasons. Dr. Park will evaluate your specific situation and help you choose the best option.
Is it hard to eat with a dental bridge?
Actually, it makes eating much easier! Replacing a missing tooth redistributes the forces of your bite, making chewing far more comfortable. However, we do recommend cutting hard foods (like raw carrots or apples) into smaller pieces and avoiding extremely sticky foods (like caramel) that could pull on the bridge over time.
How do I clean my new dental bridge?
You will brush your bridge twice a day just like your natural teeth. However, flossing requires a slight adjustment. Because the false tooth is connected to the anchoring crowns, you cannot pop standard floss down from the top. We will show you how to use a floss threader, interdental brush, or a water flosser to easily clean underneath the false tooth to keep your gums healthy.
Disclaimer: Please note that the provided information above is based on general knowledge, and it's always recommended to consult with Dr. Myung Kee Park or our dental team for personalized advice and recommendations regarding your or your child's specific dental needs and conditions.
