Closing the Gap in Your Smile for Good
A gap from a missing tooth can affect everything from how you chew to how you feel when you smile. It can be easy to lose hope, especially if you’ve been missing a tooth for a long time. At Cook Street Village Dental, we want you to know that a complete, confident smile is absolutely possible. A dental bridge is designed to fill that space with a natural-looking replacement tooth, restoring both function and appearance. To find out how we can help you close the gap in your smile, give our team a call at (778) 486-8408.
A Better Way to Bridge the Gap
Traditionally, a dental bridge is a replacement tooth that is held in place by crowns attached to the healthy teeth on either side of a gap. While this can be an effective solution, it requires altering perfectly healthy teeth.
We believe in a more modern approach. Dr. Thode specializes in implant-supported bridges, which offer a far more stable and long-lasting solution. Instead of relying on your natural teeth for support, an implant-supported bridge is anchored directly to the jawbone with dental implants. This creates a powerful, self-sufficient structure that looks, feels, and functions just like your natural teeth.
Before & After's
Bridging the Gap for a Confident, Natural Smile
Missing teeth can detract from your smile, and make it challenging to chew. This patient wanted to
replace their old removable denture, and have something fixed in place. A bridge was designed to match
the remaining natural teeth, close the gap and let the patient smile with confidence.
Why Choose an Implant-Supported Bridge?
Opting for a bridge supported by dental implants is about choosing a permanent, worry-free solution. The benefits are significant:
- It Protects Your Healthy Teeth: We don't have to grind down or place crowns on your healthy adjacent teeth.
- Incredibly Stable and Secure: Anchored by implants, your bridge won't shift or move, allowing you to eat and speak with total confidence.
- Preserves Your Jawbone: The implants stimulate the jawbone just like natural tooth roots, preventing the bone loss that occurs when a tooth is missing.
- A Lasting, Standalone Solution: An implant bridge is a permanent addition to your smile that can last for many, many years with proper care.
