Complete Your Smile with a Dental Bridge
Losing a tooth does more than affect the appearance of your smile. The benefits of replacing missing teeth with a dental bridge from our Vicksburg, MS, dental office include:
Restored Function
Whether you are missing a single tooth or multiple adjacent teeth, a dental bridge can allow you to experience an immediate improvement in your oral function. You’ll not only be able to speak clearly and chew with ease, but a bridge can also prevent your surrounding teeth from shifting.
Seamless Results
Our dentist creates restorations from materials like advanced IPS e.max® lithium disilicate. This incredibly strong glass-ceramic material is engineered to withstand normal biting forces for a decade or longer and can be color-matched to appear just like your natural teeth.
Renewed Confidence
Dr. Measells can provide you with a traditional bridge or a bridge supported by dental implants. While a dental bridge supported by implants offers a number of additional benefits, whatever option you choose, you can expect a boost in your confidence thanks to your new smile.
Why Choose Dr. Measells for a Dental Bridge?
When you choose our dentistry practice in Vicksburg, MS, to restore your smile with a dental bridge, you can expect:
Patient-Centric Care
From our office staff to our dentist, the entire team at our dental office is committed to providing you quality care using the latest up-to-date technology. We are focused on providing a comfortable experience to help you achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.
A Range of Treatment Options
Our dentist offers a comprehensive list of services to restore your oral health. Depending on your individual needs and budget, Dr. Measells can provide you with a traditional bridge or a bridge supported by dental implants that looks and functions like natural teeth.
Highly Trained Team
Our team of dental professionals is trained to not only treat the issues affecting your smile but to identify the root cause of the problem. We are dedicated to helping our patients achieve picture-perfect smiles while improving both their oral health and overall well-being.
Tired of Living with Missing Teeth? Schedule a Dental Bridge Consultation Today
Whether you are missing a single tooth or more, a dental bridge from Dr. Jay Measells in Vicksburg, MS, can rejuvenate the look and function of your smile. Our dentistry practice can replace up to four missing teeth with a custom dental bridge. For patients with more widespread tooth loss, a custom denture can be used to restore their missing teeth. We offer implant dentistry as well for those interested in the unmatched stability and health benefits provided by dental implants.
During your appointment, our dentist will review your oral health and discuss your options so that you can make an educated decision about your treatment. We can then develop a custom-tailored treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.
Affordable Dental Care
Many patients hesitate to address a missing tooth because they are afraid they can’t afford treatment. Unfortunately, avoiding prompt treatment for a lost tooth can lead to more missing teeth and even bone loss.
To help our patients manage out-of-pocket expenses, we accept a variety of dental insurance plans and provide a number of flexible payment options, like CareCredit® financing and a 5% discount for bills paid in cash.
Our friendly office staff will be glad to file all the necessary paperwork with your insurance provider so that you can make the most out of your benefits. Since a dental bridge is a restorative treatment, many insurance plans cover a significant portion of the cost.
The Advantages of Implant Dentistry
When you lose a tooth, the tissue in your jawbone begins to slowly erode. This happens because tooth roots provide important signals to your jawbone to keep it strong. Left untreated, jawbone atrophy can lead to your face appearing sunken and aged. It can also lead to further tooth loss.
Dental implants are small titanium posts that act as substitute tooth roots, providing the much-needed stimulation to keep your jaw strong. Since dental implants are anchored directly to your jaw, they provide unmatched support for a dental crown, bridge, or denture. Dental implants can replace:
- A Single Missing Tooth
- Multiple Missing Teeth
- A Complete Dental Arch
Dental Bridge Treatment Timeline
The timeline for receiving a dental bridge depends on a number of factors. For patients considering an implant-supported bridge, treatment may take a year or longer, depending on whether any preparatory procedures are required.
For a traditional dental bridge, treatment generally includes: “We use advanced materials for beautifully lifelike results.”
Initial Consultation
During your first visit, our dentist will examine your teeth and discuss your concerns and goals. Any outstanding issues, such as gum disease or tooth decay, will need to be treated before Dr. Measells can begin work on your new bridge.
Reshaping Abutment Teeth
Dr. Measells will resize the teeth on each side of your missing tooth or teeth to support the dental crowns that will make up part of your bridge.
Impressions
Next, Dr. Measells will take detailed impressions of your smile. This mold of your teeth will then be forwarded to our dental lab, where your new bridge will be fabricated.
Temporary Bridge
Following impressions, Dr. Measells will place a temporary bridge over your prepared teeth while your new restoration is being made.
Fabrication
It takes about three weeks for a skilled technician to carefully craft your new dental bridge from the advanced IPS e.max material. Using guides provided by Dr. Measells, the ceramicist will apply hand-finished details so that your new bridge will integrate seamlessly into your smile.
Placement
Once we receive your new bridge back from the dental lab, you will return to our office where Dr. Measells will make any final adjustments to ensure your dental bridge fits perfectly.
Final Results
Once both you and Dr. Measells are happy with the fit of your permanent bridge, he will secure it in place with dental cement. You will leave our dental office ready to enjoy your fully restored smile. While no downtime is required, you may experience sensitivity in the treatment area for a couple of days. No need to worry though, this side effect generally resolves in a few days.
Watch the Secure Placement Of a Dental Bridge
Unlike traditional dentures, dental bridges easily stay in place. Dr. Measells will use dental cement or dental implants to secure the bridge and abutment teeth. This will allow the fake teeth, or pontics, to remain firmly in place as you eat, laugh, and talk.
Choose a Caring Dental Team and Start Smiling Again
After tooth loss or decay, we can miss many things in life, like easily smiling, talking, and chewing. Though it can be a stressful situation, we offer an effective solution: dental bridges.
Our compassionate team is here to make you feel better. We never judge — and in fact, we’re grateful to have the opportunity to bring some well-deserved peace of mind to your life.
Thanks to progress in dental technology, bridges are stronger and more natural-looking than ever. We are proud to use IPS e.max material, which allows our pontics to blend in easily with your smile.
After living with pain, stress, or tooth decay, you’ve found a proven solution to your problems: dental bridges. Come see our welcoming team in Vicksburg for a happy and healthy new smile.
How Long Do Dental Bridges Last?
While each case can vary, a general lifetime range for a dental bridge is about five to 10 years. You can do your part to ensure that your new bridge lasts as long as possible by practicing proper care.
Our dentist is also happy to guide you through the basics on bridge care, so that you will never be confused about maintaining your beautiful new smile.
Tips for Taking Care of Your Dental Bridge
Consume Certain Foods Sparingly
Remember to eat mindfully. While your bridge is durable, it can last longer if you avoid certain types of sticky or hard food. Caramel and popcorn should be consumed sparingly after Dr. Measells replaces your bridge.
Keep up With Your Dental Hygiene
Just like your natural teeth, your pontics and abutment teeth will need to be flossed and brushed daily. If you have trouble knowing how long you’ve been brushing, consider a timed toothbrush, playing a two-minute song, or setting an alarm.
Contact Us If You Need Help
Have a question about your bridge? Worried you’re not brushing properly? Notice some looseness? Our understanding team is always here for you if you need help — so please don’t hesitate to reach out.