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Restore Your Smile with Custom Dental Bridges

Rediscover the confidence to smile with dental bridges—a dependable solution for replacing missing teeth and enhancing oral health. Whether you're filling gaps or improving chewing function, bridges offer a natural-looking, long-lasting result. By anchoring artificial teeth between your existing teeth, they restore both appearance and alignment, preventing nearby teeth from shifting. At Trailhead Dental - Spokane, each bridge is custom-designed to blend seamlessly with your natural smile, ensuring both comfort and durability.

Are you in need of dental bridges?

If you're missing one or more teeth, dental bridges offer a reliable and effective solution. They not only restore the appearance of your smile but also improve your ability to chew and speak, while preventing nearby teeth from shifting out of place. Custom-made to fit your mouth, bridges are anchored to adjacent teeth or dental implants, providing a secure and natural-looking result. Whether tooth loss is due to injury, decay, or other factors, our team is here to evaluate your needs and design a personalized treatment plan that supports your long-term oral health and confidence.

Benefits of Dental Bridges

Patients looking to restore missing teeth and improve their oral health can enjoy numerous benefits from dental bridges:
  • Enhance Aesthetics: Bridges improve the appearance of your smile and boost self-confidence by filling gaps left by missing teeth.
  • Restore Chewing Function: By replacing missing teeth, bridges restore the ability to chew and speak properly.
  • Preserve Facial Structure: Bridges help maintain the shape of your face by preventing surrounding teeth from shifting into the empty space.
  • Distribute Bite Forces: Bridges distribute the forces in your bite properly, reducing the strain on remaining natural teeth.
  • Prevent Dental Issues: Bridges prevent adjacent teeth from drifting and potential dental problems that may arise as a result of gaps in your smile.
Our skilled dental team creates custom bridges that match your natural teeth. We focus on making sure you are comfortable and satisfied with the fit and function of your bridge.

Achieve Your Ideal Smile with Dental Bridges

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how our custom dental bridges can enhance your oral health and boost your confidence.

The Process for Placing Dental Bridges

Here’s a brief overview of the dental bridge process, designed for a precise fit and long-lasting results.

CONSULT

This is the first step in the full arch process. During this appointment, you will meet with your Dr. Kurt O. Bally DMD FICOI to discuss your needs and options for dental implants. The consultation will typically take about an hour. This first and free visit is $525 value.
STEP 1
STEP 2

RECORDS

Your dentist will take a series of records, including dental x-rays, 3D scans, and photographs. These records will be used to create a treatment plan and to fabricate your dental implants.

PRE-SURGICAL CONSULT

This appointment is held before the surgery to discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure, as well as the recovery process. You will also have a chance to ask any questions you may have.
STEP 3
STEP 4

SURGERY

This is the procedure where the implants are placed into your jawbone. The surgery typically takes about 2 hours per jaw and is done safely with oral anesthesia. All patients leave with their new temporary teeth on the day of the surgery and will return within 1-2 weeks to have their first post-op visit and receive their fist implant prototype teeth. It is important to remain on a very soft diet after surgery and before receiving your first prototype.

PROTOTYPES

1-2 weeks after your surgery you will return to check your healing and receive your first set of implant prototype teeth that will be attached directly to your implants. We allow up to 3 versions of teeth during the healing process to ensure the dentist and patient is happy with the look and feel. As your implants heal your dentist will create a series of prototypes for your implant bridge. These prototypes will be used to test the fit and function of the bridge before it is permanently placed.
STEP 5
STEP 6

HEALING

The implants will need to heal for 4-6 months before the next step can be taken. Dr. Bally will also provide a night guard to help prevent excess pressure from going to your implants. As you heal you will remain on a soft diet.

PROTOTYPING AND VERIFICATION

Once the implants have healed, your dentist will create a final prototype of your dental bridge. This prototype will be verified to ensure that it is the correct size, shape, and color. Before authorizing the fabrication of your new zirconia implant smile.
STEP 7
STEP 8

DELIVERY

This is the appointment where your permanent dental bridge is placed. The procedure typically takes about 1 hour. It's a truly rewarding visit for everyone.

POST-DELIVERY CONSULT AND DOCUMENTATION

This appointment is held after your new zirconia implant smile is installed and your final night guard is given and instructions to maintain your smile are discussed. Final pictures, X-rays and video mark the end of your zirconia implant smile journey.
STEP 9
STEP 10

MAINTENANCE

Your zirconia implant smile will need to be maintained on a regular basis to ensure that it continues to function properly. This may include cleaning, adjustments, and checkups.

Initial Consultation

Our dentist in Spokane, WA will evaluate your oral health, review your options, and recommend the best dental bridge for your needs.

Preparation

At the first appointment, the abutment teeth next to the gap will be reshaped to accommodate crowns.

Impressions

Precise impressions of your teeth will be taken to create a personalized bridge that matches your natural teeth.

Temporary Bridge

While the permanent bridge is being made, a temporary bridge will be placed to protect your exposed teeth.

Final Placement

During your next visit, the temporary bridge will be removed, and the new bridge will be checked for fit and comfort before being permanently cemented or bonded in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revitalize Your Smile Today

Schedule your restorative dentistry consultation at Trailhead Dental - Spokane. Our expert team will assess your needs, discuss treatment options, and create a personalized plan to restore your oral health and confidence. Call us or book online now.

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