Dental Bridges in Fremont and Pleasanton

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Dr. Sablan creates natural-looking, well-fitting bridges to cover the gaps left by one or more missing teeth.

Bridges can be a great solution to handle missing teeth without requiring the use of dental implants or partial dentures.

Even if you have a missing tooth at the back of your mouth that people don’t often see, getting the gap filled one way or another is very important to your overall oral health.

Spaces left by missing teeth affect the rest of your teeth. These gaps can cause chewing problems. If even one tooth is missing, other teeth may slowly shift out of place. This changes the way your teeth fit together. A poor bite may make your jaw sore. Your teeth may become harder to clean, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. And shifting teeth may change your smile.

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What is a Bridge?

A bridge is a device used to fill the space where a tooth has fallen out or been removed.

A typical bridge consists of a pontic (a filler tooth) that is attached to two surrounding abutments (crowns). Once complete, this bridge structure is bonded into the abutment teeth and stays in permanently. It is not removable.

When missing teeth are not replaced right away, the face collapses and you get that sunken in look. Not replacing missing teeth also causes the surrounding teeth, including opposing teeth, to shift undesirably. This can lead to occlusion (bite) problems, jaw problems, gum problems and problems of facial asymmetry. The best time to replace a missing tooth is immediately after it is removed.

Is a bridge the best option?

In some cases it may be. In many cases Dr. Sablan may recommend that a dental implant is a better option. A dental implant will function like a tooth root and keeps the supporting bone in place otherwise the bone shrinks and moves. A bridge requires the two teeth on either side to be reshaped or cut down, and if these teeth don't presently have any cavities or crowns, an implant sometimes usually a better option.

Schedule an Appointment

If you need to schedule an appointment, please call our office at 510-252-0555 (Fremont Office) and we will be happy to help you. You can also schedule an appointment online by clicking here.

New Patient Special $100 Exam and X-rays

Dental Special Offer

We would like to welcome you to our practice with this special offer – a full oral exam including x-rays for only $100 – a savings of over $100. This offer is available for new patients only.

To take advantage of this offer, call 510-252-0555 (Fremont Office) or (Pleasanton Office) or click here to request an appointment online.