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Tooth Bridges in Sherman Oaks
Missing teeth can do far more than affect your confidence; they can impact how you chew, speak, and even how your facial features appear. At Sherman Oaks Dental, we offer custom-crafted dental bridges to restore not just your smile, but your comfort and function as well. Whether you’ve lost teeth due to decay, trauma, or other oral health conditions, our skilled team is here to help you regain a strong, natural-looking smile.
Our practice combines advanced technology with a personalized approach, ensuring your dental bridge is durable, beautifully lifelike, and built to last.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a fixed restoration that fills the space left by one or more missing teeth. The bridge uses artificial teeth, known as pontics, which are supported by adjacent teeth or dental implants. In addition to restoring your smile’s appearance, a bridge helps maintain proper bite alignment and prevents neighboring teeth from shifting.
Depending on your needs, our Sherman Oaks team may recommend
- Traditional Bridge: Anchored to crowns on both sides of the gap
- Cantilever Bridge: Supported by a single adjacent tooth if one side is unavailable
- Implant-Supported Bridge: Attached to dental implants for enhanced strength and stability
How Do I Know If I Need a Dental Bridge?
You might benefit from a dental bridge if you’re missing teeth and notice:
- Gaps in your smile that affect your self-confidence
- Trouble chewing comfortably or evenly
- Shifting of neighboring teeth into empty spaces
- Changes in your bite or speech
- Discomfort or soreness in your jaw or facial muscles
- A sunken appearance in the cheeks caused by missing teeth
Benefits of Tooth Bridges
A dental bridge can do much more than fill in a space; it can support your long-term oral health.
Restore chewing function
Improve speech
Protect facial structure
Create a seamless, natural look
What to Expect During the Bridge Procedure
Our Sherman Oaks team is committed to making your bridge treatment straightforward and comfortable.
- Consultation & Digital Scans
We’ll perform a thorough dental exam, take digital X-rays or scans, and review the best bridge solutions for your specific needs. - Tooth Preparation or Implant Surgery
If you receive a traditional bridge, we will carefully reshape the neighboring teeth to support the crowns. For an implant-supported bridge, small titanium posts are placed in your jawbone first. - Impressions & Temporary Bridge
We capture precise impressions to craft your permanent bridge. While it is being fabricated, you’ll wear a temporary bridge to protect the area and maintain function. - Placement & Adjustment
At your next visit, we will test and adjust your new bridge, then bond it securely in place for a comfortable, seamless fit. - Ongoing Care & Maintenance
We will give you simple at-home care tips and schedule follow-ups to keep your bridge and surrounding teeth in excellent condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends. A bridge is faster to place and may be more affordable, especially if adjacent teeth need crowns. An implant is more independent and can last longer because it doesn’t involve neighboring teeth.
Most dental bridges require two to three visits spaced over a few weeks.
