{"id":1142,"date":"2021-02-24T12:48:48","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T12:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/?post_type=service_cp&#038;p=1142"},"modified":"2023-07-13T12:12:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T12:12:26","slug":"dental-bridges","status":"publish","type":"service_cp","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/services\/restorative-and-implant\/dental-bridges-san-diego-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Bridges"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1142\" class=\"elementor elementor-1142\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5dec69e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5dec69e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a261dc\" data-id=\"6a261dc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec5a76f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec5a76f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dental Bridge<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eced039 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eced039\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A missing tooth doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re in the clear with your dental health. As we learned, missing teeth can lead to much bigger issues down the road if you don\u2019t seek treatment. If you or a loved one has a missing tooth, schedule an exam at one of our six San Diego locations as soon as possible. If the treatment is right for you, we can restore your smile\u2019s health and natural look with custom-made dental crown and bridges.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe2aeaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"fe2aeaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/schedule-online\" class=\"cta-btn ml-1 mt-3\" >Schedule appointment<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4151dee page_banner_img\" data-id=\"4151dee\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-122c8c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"122c8c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;hosted&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hosted-video elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<video class=\"elementor-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/OFFERED-AT-EVERY-DENTAL-EXPRESS-LOCATION.mp4\" autoplay=\"\" loop=\"\" playsinline=\"\" controlsList=\"nodownload\"><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0311336 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0311336\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b49eeca\" data-id=\"b49eeca\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-926cc84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"926cc84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20080a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20080a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re missing one or more of your teeth, it can have a drastic effect on your dental health \u2013 not to mention the overall look of your smile. The gaps left by missing teeth can cause your remaining teeth to shift, leading to several unfortunate complications. As you can imagine, with one or more missing teeth, your bite force suffers. The rest of your teeth are left to pick up the slack, which places an unhealthy amount of stress on them. Also, if missing teeth are left untreated, your jawbone could shrink, causing your lips and cheeks to sag and changing the shape of your face. Additionally, if you\u2019re missing a tooth in the front of your mouth, it could affect your speech.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, a dental bridge can fill in the gaps left by a missing tooth or teeth and prevent all of these issues from happening. Bridges keep your remaining teeth in place, resolve any speech issues, and preserve your smile\u2019s natural look. At Dental Express, we create personalized removable dental bridges with top-quality materials to give you your smile back. If you think you could benefit from a bridge, get in touch with us at one of our San Diego locations. We\u2019d love to answer any questions you have or schedule your next exam.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbfd37a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fbfd37a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Candidates<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c24f67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c24f67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for dental bridges, healthy gums and teeth are a must. Your remaining teeth need to be healthy and strong enough to provide a solid foundation for the treatment. When you come in for your exam, we\u2019ll also make sure your jawbone is healthy enough to bear the burden of the bridge.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where your oral health routine comes in\u2014schedule bi-annual dentist checkups and brush and floss at home every day. Also, make sure to eat a healthy balanced diet to ensure your teeth are healthy enough for this kind of treatment. If you qualify, we\u2019ll help you choose the type of bridge that will work best for your smile. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3bbd81c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3bbd81c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f2b1da2\" data-id=\"f2b1da2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c95c820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c95c820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a767ed3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a767ed3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once we\u2019ve finished your initial consultation and created your plan, the dental implant bridges treatment process usually takes two appointments to complete. The first appointment is for imaging and impressions to build your unique bridge. The second is for installation. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin, we\u2019ll need to file down your surrounding teeth to make room for the bridge. Next, we take digital images and dental impressions to create your customized bridge. We\u2019ll set you up with temporary crowns until your custom bridge is made. Once the permanent dental bridge is ready, we\u2019ll schedule your next visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start the treatment, we\u2019ll numb your mouth with local anesthesia. If you have anxiety about going to the dentist, we\u2019re happy to provide stronger anesthesia or sedation. Let your dentist know if you need an alternative sedation method to make your treatment more comfortable. When you\u2019re ready, we\u2019ll carefully set the bridge in place. Finally, we\u2019ll adjust the bridge&#8217;s position to fit comfortably in your mouth.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d86c566 col_400\" data-id=\"d86c566\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f57b3b elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f57b3b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bcc782d\" data-id=\"bcc782d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53e7f63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53e7f63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Follow-Up<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30f7086 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30f7086\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your treatment, you\u2019ll see and feel the results immediately. You\u2019ll be able to eat, speak, and smile just like you used to. Following your treatment, your dental professional will go over at-home care for your restoration and let you know which foods to avoid. We may have you come in for a follow-up appointment to ensure the bridge is functioning correctly and make any necessary adjustments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that bridges don\u2019t prevent tooth decay. Consistent care and maintenance at home are essential to keep your mouth and restoration healthy. If you take care of it, your bridge can stay with you for years. And as always, make sure to attend your regular cleanings and exams at Dental Express. When you visit us, we\u2019ll check to see if your bridge needs repairing or replacing. These appointments help us keep an eye on your dental health so you can enjoy a fully functioning smile for years to come. We want your dental health journey to be as smooth outside the office as it is inside. So please give us a call if you have any questions about your new smile. We&#8217;re always here to help.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44c9d14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44c9d14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Insurance Coverage<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3bc8c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3bc8c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, insurance companies cover part of your expenses for bridges and other dental restorations. Before your treatment, we\u2019ll contact your provider to determine your coverage, benefits, and personal costs. One of our financial planners will meet with you to discuss how to get the most out of your benefits and find a solution that\u2019s right for your budget. With several different payment methods, including medical financing, we\u2019re prepared to find the most affordable option for you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental Bridge A missing tooth doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re in the clear with your dental health. As we learned, missing teeth can lead to much bigger issues down the road if you don\u2019t seek treatment. 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