Ladner Dental Clinic
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Dr. Carol Shpak and Dr. Kevin Spence of Ladner Dental Clinic Restore Teeth with Dental Bridges in Delta, BC
If you’ve had one tooth or multiple teeth extracted due to damage, decay or disease, it is important to have the resulting gap filled or your remaining teeth can shift out of position and become more susceptible to decay. One way to replace your missing tooth or teeth and prevent this shifting is with a dental bridge, and in Delta, BC, you can turn to Dr. Carol Shpak and Dr. Kevin Spence of Ladner Dental Clinic to provide you with the bridge that will keep your smile beautiful and healthy.
Called a bridge because a prosthetic tooth is suspended between two crowns to fill in the missing space, this natural-looking tooth restoration is usually made from gold, metal, alloys or porcelain. These materials help to ensure a strong and durable smile that can last more than 25 years if properly cared for.
The process of creating a bridge usually takes two visits to the practice. During the first, Dr. Shpak or Dr. Spence will create abutments out of the existing teeth on both sides of your gap. After the abutments are in place, a mold is made of your mouth for creating the bridge, which will fit and feel as close to your natural teeth as possible. While you wait for the bridge to be fabricated in the lab, you will receive a temporary device for your convenience. Then, once the permanent device is completed, you will return to the office to have the crowns fixed to the abutments with an adhesive. The pontic is attached to the crowns to form the bridge and replace your missing tooth or teeth.
If you are missing one tooth or multiple teeth, a dental bridge can restore your smile’s beauty and health. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Carol Shpak or Dr. Kevin Spence by calling (604) 946-2511. To learn more about Ladner Dental Clinic in Delta, BC, please visit www.ladnerdentalclinic.com.
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