Why Bridges?
Why would you get a dental bridge?
A dental bridge is used to replace missing teeth. A bridge made from ceramic fused to metal, all ceramic, or zirconium are popular options because they resemble natural teeth.
Dental bridges will last many years as they are highly durable. However, bridges may need to be replaced or re-cemented due to normal wear or if they are not cared for properly. Your dentist can help you with care instructions to maintain your bridge.
Bridges help replace a missing tooth, which is important for oral health. If the space from a missing tooth is left open, there can be several issues:
- Tooth crowding
- Shifting of adjacent and opposing teeth, causing teeth to become misaligned
- Bone loss at the missing tooth site and the adjacent teeth
- Facial asymmetry or changes to lower face shape
- Decay on surrounding teeth
A fixed bridge can be a great solution as it can prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position, restore the ability to chew or speak and restore a beautiful smile. It can also be an upgrade to an alternative, less comfortable removable partial denture.
Your First Visit
Your first visit will entail a detailed conversation with your dentist to go over the procedure, the creation of a temporary bridge, and the creation of impressions that are sent off to the dental laboratory. Each visit can take up to 90 minutes, possibly less. We want to ensure that you are comfortable with each step of the process, so be sure to ask any questions or voice any concerns during your first visit.
Modern Dentistry
You can find all the latest technology at our CT office.
Judgment-Free Office
We're here to help you feel confident in your smile. We provide a safe, judge-free zone for any dental issue or concern you have.
On Your Schedule
Taking care of your dental health should fit within your schedule. We are open late and on weekends so you can get the care you need.Insurance
and Financing
Are you worried about the cost of a visit to install a bridge? Don't panic. We work with over 200 dental insurance plans and offer flexible payment plans for your convenience.
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Making An Appointment Is Easy
Don't have insurance? That's not a problem with us. We offer payment plans and accept most major credit cards, personal checks, and more.
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I have been a patient for many years with Dr Fink. He recently retired and I was a little nervous about seeing a new dentist but Dr Waterman made me feel at ease. He's extremely knowledgeable, super easy to talk to and made me feel very comfortable. The staff is wonderful as well.
I had my first visit here 2 days ago and it was great! They made me an appointment for the next day, got me in so fast and the staff are phenomenal. I got the pleasure of being taken care of by Grace and Dr. Pitcher. They explained everything very thoroughly and made me so comfortable.
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Dr. Pitcher and Grace are a top notch team! They are caring, compassionate and gentle! They explained everything that was going to happen during my visit and were very concerned about my well being the entire time. I was even offered a pillow and blanket to make me more comfortable. This was my first procedure with Dr. Pitcher and I am happy to say I chose wisely :)
As usual, I had a great dental experience-from beginning to end. The staff are friendly and accommodating, and Dr. Pitcher is trustworthy, professional, and good as they come. I would recommend this practice to anyone on the lookout for a great dentist and piece of mind.
Took my 2.5 year old son for his first visit. I’ve been going here for 4 years. The visit was seamless because of how wonderful this practice is. Our hygienist Mary made him feel very comfortable. She was excellent. Dr. Waterman is always very professional and thorough. I couldn’t be happier with our care here!
My daughter and I have been patients for about 3 years and everyone there is fantastic. I'm always seen at my scheduled time and my concerns are always addressed. I had a crown recently and both the hygienist and Dr. Pitcher were great in keeping me comfortable and making sure I understood the process.