Soft Touch Dental
Your Trusted Local Dentist
Monday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
By Appointment Only
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10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Missing teeth can affect more than just your appearance—they can impact your ability to speak, chew, and maintain a healthy bite. If you’re dealing with one or more missing teeth, a dental bridge may be the perfect solution to restore your smile, function, and confidence. At Soft Touch Dental, located in Forest Hills, Queens, we specialize in crafting custom dental bridges that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth and support long-term oral health.
A dental bridge is a prosthetic device that “bridges” the gap left by one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth (pontics) held in place by dental crowns that are attached to the natural teeth (abutments) on either side of the gap.
Dental bridges are made from durable, tooth-colored materials like porcelain or ceramic to provide both function and aesthetics. They are designed to look and feel like your natural teeth, offering a long-lasting and cost-effective solution for tooth loss.
Your new bridge is customized to the exact specifications of your smile. Before cementing to the underlying teeth or affixing it to the supporting implants, the shade, occlusion, and all aspects of its fit get carefully checked. In addition to being designed to blend seamlessly with your smile, it's also made to suit your bite and withstand all manner of oral function. We take great care to make sure your new restoration looks great, fits well, and that your bite feels comfortable.
Replacing missing teeth with a dental bridge is a worthwhile investment in the look, health, and function of your smile. While many dental insurances offer coverage for a dental bridge, and some toward the cost of implants, the benefits and amounts can vary significantly from plan to plan. At the office of Soft Touch Dental, we understand the financial considerations involved in care and do all we can to help patients begin treatment without any additional stress or delay. In addition to doing our best to optimize your dental benefits, we also offer several payment and financing options. Feel free to contact our office if you have any questions on the cost of care, dental insurances, financing plans, or acceptable forms of payment.
Now that your new permanent crown or bridge is in place, it's essential to maintain good oral hygiene. With proper care, your new restorations will last for years to come. Make sure to brush and floss as instructed. We'll show you how to floss under your dental bridge to keep your new smile clean and bright. Remember to make appointments for your routine checkups and professional cleanings.
The standard answer is that with routine dental visits and good home care, a bridge can last ten to fifteen years, and in many cases, much longer.
At the office of Soft Touch Dental, we fabricate your bridge from the highest quality dental materials to achieve the most cosmetically pleasing and lifelike results of care. It's also customized to the exact specifications of your smile and designed for optimal aesthetics, strength, and stability. Once fabricated and cemented into place, you'll feel confident sharing your smile, speaking, and eating your favorite foods.
As your trusted partner in care, we analyze every aspect of your smile to develop a treatment plan that provides aesthetically pleasing, healthy, and long-lasting results of care.
For more information on dental bridges, or any services we provide, give us a call today.