Dental Bridges
Missing teeth can impact everything from your confidence to your ability to eat and speak comfortably. Dental bridges provide a reliable and aesthetically pleasing solution for Sandy patients looking to replace missing teeth.
What Are Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges are custom-made prosthetics designed to “bridge” the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Made from durable, tooth-colored materials, bridges restore your bite, maintain facial structure, and help keep neighboring teeth from shifting.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are several types of dental bridges, and Dr. Young will help you choose the option best suited to your smile:
- Traditional Bridges: Attach to crowns placed on the natural teeth next to the gap. Ideal for most cases with healthy adjacent teeth.
- Cantilever Bridges: Similar to traditional bridges, but anchor to only one neighboring tooth. Used when only one adjacent tooth is available.
- Maryland (Resin-Bonded) Bridges: Use a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of adjacent teeth—a conservative, minimally invasive option.
- Implant-Supported Bridges: Anchored by dental implants instead of natural teeth. Excellent for multiple missing teeth or when adjacent teeth aren’t healthy.
- Restores Chewing and Speech: Eat and speak naturally again.
- Prevents Teeth Shifting: Maintains the alignment of remaining teeth.
- Natural Appearance: Modern materials ensure your bridge blends beautifully with your smile.
- Boosts Confidence: Close the gap and feel good about your smile again.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
Why Choose Intermountain Smiles for Dental Bridges in Sandy?
When it comes to restoring your smile, expertise and compassion matter. Here’s why patients throughout Sandy trust Dr. Ben Young and the team at Intermountain Smiles:
- Local Expertise with a Personal Touch: Intermountain Smiles has served the Sandy community for over 25 years, offering personalized, high-quality dental care with a genuine focus on patient comfort and success.
- Advanced Technology & Materials: Our practice uses the latest techniques and top-tier restorative materials for natural-looking, long-lasting results, with precise, comfortable care from the first consultation to the final fitting.
- Experienced, Compassionate Team: Led by Dr. Ben Young, a skilled expert in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, our team supports you through every step, taking the time to understand your needs and answer your questions.
The Dental Bridge Procedure at Intermountain Smiles
Curious about what to expect? Here’s a step-by-step overview to help you feel prepared and comfortable:
- Consultation & Planning: You’ll meet with Dr. Ben Young to discuss your oral health, goals, and the best bridge options. Diagnostic imaging and impressions help create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
- Tooth Preparation (If Needed): Adjacent teeth may be gently shaped to support the bridge (for traditional or cantilever bridges). If you choose an implant-supported bridge, the dental implants are placed and given time to heal.
Let's talk about your dental bridges.
Dr. Ben Young and our team welcome patients from Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, Lehi and Alpine.