Dental Bridges

Missing teeth can affect more than the appearance of your smile. They can make it more difficult to chew comfortably, speak clearly, and maintain proper alignment of your remaining teeth. A dental bridge offers a reliable way to replace one or more missing teeth, restoring both the function and appearance of your smile.

Huntington Dental Excellence provides custom dental bridges for patients in South Pasadena and the surrounding area. Our dentists take the time to understand your oral health, medical history, and personal goals before recommending treatment. Every bridge is carefully designed to fit comfortably, restore your bite, and blend naturally with your surrounding teeth.

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What Is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is a custom restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by filling the space they leave behind. The bridge includes one or more replacement teeth that are supported by neighboring teeth fitted with dental crowns. Once securely placed, the bridge restores your smile while helping you chew, speak, and bite more comfortably.

Every dental bridge is custom made to fit your smile and provide a natural appearance. Replacing missing teeth also helps maintain the spacing of your remaining teeth and supports a healthy, balanced bite.

A dental bridge replaces missing teeth and restores the appearance and function of your smile.

How Dental Bridges Work

According to WebMD, a dental bridge fills the space created by one or more missing teeth. To support the bridge, your dentist carefully prepares the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. These supporting teeth receive custom dental crowns, which securely anchor the replacement tooth or teeth in place.

Once completed, the bridge functions much like your natural teeth, allowing you to enjoy improved comfort and stability during everyday activities such as eating and speaking.

Dental bridges restore missing teeth by anchoring securely to neighboring teeth.

Why Patients Choose Dental Bridges

Replacing missing teeth helps restore more than your smile. A dental bridge allows you to chew more comfortably, speak more clearly, and maintain proper alignment of your remaining teeth. Without treatment, nearby teeth may begin to shift into the empty space, which can affect your bite and overall oral health.

A custom dental bridge provides a long-lasting solution that restores confidence while supporting your long-term dental health. During your consultation, your dentist will determine whether a dental bridge is the best option for restoring your smile and function.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long does a dental crown last?

A. Crowns usually last between five and 15 years. Good oral hygiene can extend their lifetime towards the higher end of this range. Additionally, avoid putting stress on your teeth by biting hard foods or chewing ice.

Q. What should I do if my dental crown comes off?

A. WebMD recommends cleaning the crown and the accessible parts of the tooth. Call the dental office right away and follow the care instructions given until the appointment. In the meantime, it is possible to use dental adhesive or temporary dental cement to replace the crown. The dentist will either replace the crown permanently or order a new one.

Q. How should I take care of a temporary dental crown?

A. Avoid chewing on the side of the mouth with the crown, if possible. Likewise, avoid hard or sticky foods that could pull off the crown. Follow a regular oral hygiene routine but avoid flossing up and down around the crown, as that could displace it.

Q. Is it possible to whiten a dental crown?

A. Regular tooth whiteners do not work on dental crowns. It is best to choose the preferred color before the crown is placed. Most crowns are made of porcelain or a combination of porcelain and metal. As a result, they do not discolor easily and should not present this problem once placed.

Q. Will my dental crown look like a real tooth?

A. Crowns are shaped to look like real teeth. We also strive to match them by color and ensure that they do not stand out among the natural teeth. While metal is sometimes used for crowns, it is generally reserved for teeth that are not visible.

Cosmetic Dentistry Terminology

Allograft

An allograft is a graft of tissue from a donor of the same species as the patient, but not a genetic relative.

Alveolar Ridge

The alveolar ridge is the bony ridge of one of the jaw ridges, located on the roof of the mouth or the bottom of the mouth.

Autograft

An autograft is a graft of tissue from one portion of an individual’s body to another.

Bleachorexia

Bleachorexia is when people continue to abuse teeth whitening solutions without consulting professionals, causing significant damage to their enamel and gums in the process.

Cap Splint

A cap splint is a plastic or metallic device that professionals may use to treat mandible or maxillary fractures and cover the crowns of teeth.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person’s teeth, gums, and/or bite.

Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that increases the extent of a tooth structure for restorative or esthetic purposes.

Dental Crown

A crown is an artificial tooth, usually consisting of porcelain, which covers the top of the implant to provide people with an aesthetically pleasing and fully functional tooth.

Dentin Hypersensitivity

Dentin hypersensitivity is when the enamel wears down on the tooth enough that the dentin faces exposure and will cause severe levels of pain when a person applies pressure to the tooth or drinks hot/cold beverages.

Dentist

A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.

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Our dental crown options in South Pasadena give patients choices for tooth restoration. If you have concerns about your teeth, call us today at (626) 427-0085 to schedule a consultation regarding any questions you have about our dental crown services.

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Helpful Related Links

American Dental Association (ADA)
Glossary of Dental Clinical Terms - 2025
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD)
Home Page 2025
WebMD
WebMD’s Oral Care Guide 2025

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Huntington Dental Excellence

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