A missing tooth is more than a gap in your smile. The neighboring teeth drift into the space, your bite shifts, and chewing load piles onto teeth that weren't built for it. A bridge fills the gap with a fixed, natural-looking replacement — no removing it at night, no adhesives.
A bridge anchors a replacement tooth (or teeth) to crowns on the teeth on either side of the gap. The result is cemented permanently in place and matched to your natural teeth in shade and shape. Most bridges take two visits, similar to a crown.
Both replace missing teeth well, and the right answer depends on your anatomy, your timeline, and your budget. A bridge is faster and doesn't require surgery; an implant doesn't involve the neighboring teeth. We'll walk you through the honest pros and cons for your specific situation — not a one-size-fits-all pitch.
Typically 10–15 years, often longer. The keys are keeping the anchor teeth healthy and cleaning under the bridge — we'll show you exactly how.
After a short adjustment period, most patients stop noticing it entirely. Chewing and speaking return to normal quickly.