Dental Bridges

A bridge fills the gap left by a missing tooth by anchoring a custom crown to the neighboring teeth. The process usually takes two appointments — one to prepare the anchor teeth and take impressions, and one to place the finished bridge.

At Troy Meadows Dental, the bridge process is typically completed over 2–3 appointments spanning two to three weeks, including tooth preparation, a temporary bridge placement, and final cementation of the custom restoration.

Dental Bridges at Troy Meadows Dental require the permanent alteration of the teeth used as anchors, which is an important consideration before committing to this restoration. Patients should maintain thorough cleaning habits — particularly under and around the bridge — to prevent decay and gum issues in the supported area.

Dental bridge recovery at Troy Meadows Dental is minimal, with some temporary sensitivity around the prepared anchor teeth being the most common experience. This typically resolves within a few days, and most patients leave the final cementation appointment with immediate full function and no downtime required.