7935 Crain highway South Glen Burnie Maryland 21061
Restore Your Smile, Rebuild Your Confidence
Losing a tooth — whether to decay, injury, or extraction — affects far more than just your appearance. A gap in your smile can make chewing difficult, cause neighboring teeth to shift, lead to bone loss in the jaw, and affect the way you speak and feel about yourself. The good news is that a dental bridge offers a time-tested, natural-looking solution that restores both the function and aesthetics of your smile effectively and durably.
At Evergreen Dental in Glen Burnie, Maryland, we craft custom dental bridges using the highest quality materials and state-of-the-art digital technology — ensuring a precise fit, a natural appearance, and results that last. Our warm, experienced team will guide you through every step of the process, making sure you feel informed, comfortable, and confident in your decision.
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Did You Know…
Dental bridges not only fill gaps—they also prevent surrounding teeth from shifting out of place.
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Why Replacing a Missing Tooth Matters
Many patients underestimate the consequences of leaving a gap untreated. A missing tooth sets off a chain of events that can significantly affect your oral health over time:
Shifting Teeth
Neighboring teeth naturally drift toward the gap, leading to misalignment, bite problems, and increased difficulty cleaning between teeth.
Bone Loss
The jawbone beneath a missing tooth begins to resorb — or shrink — without the stimulation of a tooth root. Over time this can alter your facial structure and complicate future restorative options.
Chewing Difficulty
A gap in your bite forces other teeth to compensate, placing uneven stress on your remaining teeth and jaw joints.
Speech Changes
Missing teeth, particularly in the front of the mouth, can affect pronunciation and clarity of speech.
Self-Confidence
A visible gap in your smile can affect how you feel about yourself in social and professional situations.
The Dental Bridge Process at Evergreen Dental
Initial Consultation & Evaluation
We begin with a comprehensive exam including digital X-rays and, where appropriate, CBCT 3D imaging to fully assess the gap, the health of the adjacent teeth, and the condition of the underlying bone. We’ll discuss all available tooth replacement options — including bridges and implants — and help you determine which solution is best suited to your needs, goals, and budget.
Tooth Preparation
For a traditional bridge, the abutment teeth on either side of the gap are gently shaped to accommodate the crowns that will support the bridge. Local anesthesia ensures you are completely comfortable throughout this process. Precise digital impressions are taken of your prepared teeth and the surrounding area.
Temporary Bridge
While your permanent bridge is being fabricated, we place a temporary bridge to protect the prepared teeth and maintain your appearance and function.
Permanent Bridge Placement
Once your custom bridge is ready, we remove the temporary bridge, check the fit and appearance of the permanent restoration meticulously, make any necessary adjustments, and cement it permanently in place. We’ll check your bite carefully to ensure everything feels completely natural and comfortable.
Follow-Up
We’ll schedule a follow-up visit to confirm that everything has settled well and that you’re completely satisfied with your restoration.
