Services
What Are Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges are fixed restorations used to replace one or more missing teeth. At Kind Heart Dental in Santa Maria, CA, Dr. Christiane Trigueros offers porcelain bridges that restore your smile’s appearance and function while preventing neighboring teeth from shifting out of place.
How It Works
A Simple 3-Step Process
Step 1
Evaluate Your Smile
We assess your missing tooth or teeth and determine if a bridge is the best option for your restoration.
Step 2
Prepare Adjacent Teeth
The teeth on either side of the gap are shaped to support the bridge, and impressions are taken.
Step 3
Place the Custom Bridge
Your porcelain bridge is bonded securely in place, restoring your smile with a natural look and feel.
Types of Dental Bridges
We offer customized bridge options based on your oral health and aesthetic goals.
- Porcelain fixed bridges for a seamless, natural appearance
- Traditional bridges anchored to crowns on adjacent teet
- Custom designs to fit your bite and smile perfectly
Benefits of Dental Bridges
Dental bridges do more than restore your appearance—they help preserve your dental structure and function.
- Restores your ability to chew and speak comfortably
- Replaces missing teeth with natural-looking results
- Prevents teeth from shifting into empty spaces
- Improves facial symmetry and smile appearance
- Long-lasting solution with proper care
- Non-removable and stable
Why Choose Kind Heart Dental?
Dr. Christiane Trigueros creates custom bridges designed to enhance your oral function and restore confidence in your smile. We use premium materials and a gentle, patient-centered approach to ensure each bridge is strong, beautiful, and tailored to your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
A dental bridge is a fixed appliance that replaces one or more missing teeth using crowns on adjacent teeth for support.
Dental bridges typically last 10–15 years or longer with proper oral care.
Yes. We use porcelain materials that are color-matched to blend with your surrounding teeth.
We use local anesthesia and take every step to make the process comfortable.
Yes. Once your bridge is in place, you can enjoy most foods comfortably and confidently.