Restore Your Smile with Confidence: Dental Bridges in Peoria
If you are missing one or more teeth and searching for confidence and an effective and reliable solution, look no further than Affinity Family Dentists, where we provide beautifully made Dental Bridges in Peoria to restore your entire dental health, appearance, and confidence. Missing teeth are cosmetic in nature but they can also physically interfere with your bite, speech, and overall oral health. Therefore, it is easy to see why dental bridges becomes the most recommended and efficacious option for missing teeth.
What are Dental Bridges?
A dental bridge (also known as a “fixed partial denture”) is a fixed prosthetic device to replace one or more missing teeth. It “bridges” the gap that is left behind, using your surrounding natural teeth (or dental implants) as the support or anchorage for the bridge. A bridge is made with artificial teeth (called pontics) customized to closely resemble or match your natural teeth in shape size, and color.

Why Dental Bridges?
If you are missing a tooth due to trauma, decay, or gum disease, dental bridges are a beautiful, functional, and dependable cost-effective solution. Here are the advantages:
Restore Functionality: Bridging the gap provides you the ability to chew and speak as you would with your natural teeth.
Improved Appearance: Fill the gaps with lifelike artificial teeth and will restore a natural-looking smile.
Prevent Sifting of Teeth: By bridging the gap, it prevents the surrounding natural teeth from shifting into the gap which can lead to alignment or occlusal problems.
Maintain Facial Structure: Losing teeth can cause the loss of bone and sunken facial structure. The bridge provides support for your face.
Permanent, Reliable, and Durable: With proper personal and professional care, dental bridges can last 10 – 15 years or longer.
Types of Dental Bridges in Peoria
Affinity Family Dentists (Peoria) offers several different types of dental bridges based on your needs or the condition of your teeth.
*  Traditional dental bridges – carried by two crowns attached to either adjacent natural teeth
*  Cantilever bridges – used when there is only one tooth available to support a bridge.
*  Maryland bonded bridges – consists of a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of adjacent natural teeth, great for any missing front teeth.
*  Implant-supported bridges – secured with natural teeth.

What Your Dental Bridge Process In Peoria Will Look Like Getting a dental bridge at Affinity Family Dentists in Peoria is a simple and rewarding experience:
* Initial Consultation We will complete a thorough dental exam, some digital X-rays, and impressions to evaluate your teeth and gums. Then we will talk to you about what your goals are and create a personalized treatment plan.
* Tooth Preparation & Temporary Bridge In the case of a traditional bridge, the anchor teeth will be prepared to receive crowns. We will put temporary bridge to take care of your gums and look for welcoming, while your permanent bridge is being made.
* Final Placement Once your custom made the bridge has been created, we will place it, adjust it for your perfect bite, and aesthetic appearance. Then it will be permanently cemented or attached to implants.
* Aftercare & Maintenance Then with brushing, flossing & regular check-ups/tooth-cleanings over time your bridge will function and look great for years.
Why Affinity Family Dentists is Your Best Choice in Peoria for Dental Bridges Our team of knowledgeable dentists takes pride in working with you to provide the highest standard of comfortable, functional, and aesthetic dental bridges, given our years of experience and the latest in technology. While every patient is different, our commitment to personalized care in a warm family atmosphere, puts us apart from anyone else.