A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth with a fixed false tooth held in place by crowns on the teeth either side of the gap. At EverWhite in Brentwood, Los Angeles, bridges are planned and placed by Dr. Mansour Zakhor, DDS.
Why replace a missing tooth?
A gap affects more than your smile. Neighboring teeth can drift into the space, your bite can change, and chewing on one side can put extra stress on other teeth. Replacing the tooth helps keep everything in place.
How a bridge works
The teeth on either side of the gap are prepared to hold crowns. A digital scan is taken, and a porcelain bridge is made with the replacement tooth joined between the two crowns. At your fitting, the bridge is checked for fit, color and bite, then cemented in place. It doesn’t come out.
Bridge or implant?
A dental implant replaces the tooth and its root without involving the neighboring teeth, and is often the preferred long-term option. A bridge can be a good choice when the neighboring teeth already need crowns, or when an implant isn’t suitable. Dr. Zakhor will walk you through both.
Caring for a bridge
Clean under the replacement tooth daily with a floss threader or water flosser, and keep up with regular cleanings to protect the anchor teeth.
Cost and payment
The cost depends on how many teeth are replaced and is given after your exam, before treatment begins. EverWhite is self-pay, with documentation for HSA, FSA and PPO reimbursement.
Visit EverWhite in Brentwood
EverWhite Smile Boutique is a full-service dental office at Brentwood Gardens, 11677 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90049, close to Westwood, Santa Monica and the Pacific Palisades. We’re open Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm, and Saturday, 9am–2pm. Book online or call (310) 208-0007.