Doctors of Dentistry AZ of Glendale, Arizona Bridges Smile Gaps With Dental Bridge Services

Oct. 29, 2012 - PRLog -- Doctors of Dentistry AZ

Dr. John C. Graneto, DMD

623-931-3794

http://www.doctorsofdentistryaz.com

Doctors of Dentistry AZ of Glendale, Arizona Bridges Smile Gaps With Dental Bridge Services

For Glendale, Arizona patients in need of new smiles, there’s help.   Dr. John C. Graneto, DMD of Doctors of Dentistry AZ, has provided patients with numerous forms of smile restoration, including dental bridges (http://www.doctorsofdentistryaz.com/bridges/). Bridges are an effective means of replacing missing teeth.  They’re custom fabricated to look and feel like a natural part of your smile and will help you protect your teeth and gums from further damage and risk for periodontal issues.  For patients with missing teeth, there can be some apprehension about the best option to remedy the problem, which is why Dr. Graneto wants you to understand how bridges work and what can be expected through this unique type of dental prosthetic.

Bridges are called such because the missing tooth’s gap is bridged and covered using the surrounding teeth as support.  The teeth on each side of the gap are prepped to be covered by two crowns, with a replacement tooth in between.  With the use of local anesthetic, Glendale, AZ patients experience little to no discomfort during the bridge prepping process.  The custom creation of the bridge begins with a molded impression of your modified teeth and the gap between them.  This impression will serve as a base for the lab to create a completely natural-looking and feeling prosthetic.  This process typically takes a few weeks, during which time Dr. Graneto will fit you with a temporary bridge to protect your prepped teeth from damage, and enable you to speak, eat and smile comfortably.  When the bridge’s fabrication process is complete, it’s fixed to the surrounding teeth and set to the gum for a sturdy, solid fit that’s meant to last for years. The end result is a complete, natural looking smile that’s truly your own.

The recovery process following the bridge’s placement is brief.  It takes most patients a few days to adjust to the feeling of their new bridge. Your diet should be limited to soft foods during this adjustment period, but following this time, your speech, eating and oral care habits shouldn’t be affected.  Dental bridges have not only helped Doctors of Dentistry AZ patients regain beautiful smiles, they’ve helped them avoid the health risks that result from a missing tooth, including jaw misalignment and periodontal infections.  If you’re in need of a tooth replacement in the Glendale, Arizona, Dr. John C. Graneto can help you.

To set up an appointment at Doctors of Dentistry AZ, visit the Glendale, Arizona practice’s website http://www.doctorsofdentistryaz.com or contact Dr. John C. Graneto by calling 623-931-3794