Here are the steps followed by our dental clinic in Brampton to install a traditional dental bridge:
First, the dentist uses local anaesthesia in your gum near the area of your new bridge.
They prepare your supporting teeth through shaping. This is done to make space for a dental crown to be kept over them.
Then the dentist will use a soft mouldable material to get an impression of the teeth and make a bridge. Meanwhile, a temporary bridge or crown made of plastic is fitted.
During the final visit, the dentist removes the temporary bridge or crown and fits the new permanent bridge. Take note that it may take some time for your new dental bridge to adjust to your new modified bite. That is why a little bit of discomfort such as inflammation is common after this procedure. Visit your dentist if discomfort continues or gets to a concerning stage.
After a dental bridge procedure in Brampton, it is important to care for your new bridge and help the teeth that this bridge attached to remain strong and healthy. Any kind of damage or decay to these teeth may result in complications to the bridge. Below are vital tips to follow to care for your bridge: Brush twice a day and floss daily. Your dentist in Brampton can give you tips on flossing if need be. You may use a special kind of floss known as a threader that allows you to slide the floss between the dental bridge and your gum. Get regular cleaning done at your dental office in Brampton. They may use a Proxabrush especially for cleaning under the bridge. Always eat a healthy and balanced diet. Make sure you include a lot of vegetables, fibre and fruits. Also, avoid chewing hard foods such as meats or raw carrots.
DENTISTRY ON DUSK (Chinguacousy Rd. / Dusk Dr.)
55 Dusk Drive, Unit #2
Brampton ON
L6Y 5Z6
Clinic Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday: Closed