Dental bridges are prosthetic devices designed to replace one or more missing teeth by "bridging" the gap with artificial teeth. They consist of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap (known as abutment teeth) and a false tooth or teeth in between (called pontics). Dental bridges are custom-made to fit seamlessly into your mouth, restoring both function and appearance. The benefits of dental bridges include improving your ability to chew and speak properly, maintaining the shape of your face, and preventing remaining teeth from shifting into the gap left by missing teeth.

Patients may need a dental bridge if they have missing teeth due to decay, injury, or other dental issues. If you're considering a dental bridge to fill gaps in your smile, contact Hayley L. Barocas, DMD, LLC at (203) 353-9504 to discuss your options and how we can help you achieve a complete, healthy smile.