Charlotte Dental Bridges
Restore your smile with a custom dental bridge by our expert team.
Bridge the Gap in Your Smile with A Dental Bridge
Missing teeth not only impact your smile but they can affect your confidence, bite, and overall oral health. At Crown Point Family Dentistry, we offer custom dental bridges in Charlotte designed to restore the function and appearance of your smile. Whether you’re replacing one tooth or several, our experienced team is here to help you regain a natural-looking, long-lasting solution tailored to your needs.
Bridges are used to replace missing teeth. They are made with synthetic materials that are secured in the mouth with crowns applied to the teeth adjacent to the tooth which is missing. Bridges help prevent the teeth surrounding the missing tooth from drifting out of position and prevent gum disease, tooth decay, or the loss of other teeth.
Our dental bridges are custom-designed to restore both the function and appearance of your smile. A dental bridge fills the space left by one or more missing teeth by anchoring a false tooth (or teeth) between two crowns placed on the adjacent natural teeth or dental implants. This restoration not only improves your bite and speech but also helps maintain the alignment of your remaining teeth. We use high-quality materials to ensure your bridge looks natural, feels comfortable, and supports your long-term oral health.
Dental Bridge Specifics
- Purpose: Replace one or more missing teeth
- Structure: Pontic(s) anchored by crowns or implants
- Procedure: Prepare abutments + impression + placement
- Materials: Porcelain, composites, gold, ceramics, blends
- Benefits: Function, aesthetics, structural support
- Maintenance: Special tools plus regular dental check-ups
- Lifespan: 10–15 years or longer with maintenance
Precision and Personalized Care
As a trusted dental bridge specialist in Charlotte, Crown Point Family Dentistry provides personalized care with every dental bridge placement. Our process involves preparing the teeth for placement utilizing accurate impressions for the bridge fabrication, and then expertly fitting the custom-made bridge. Our attention to detail ensures that each dental bridge is aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and functional.
The Smile Makeover Process with a Dental Bridge
Personalized Treatment Plan
The preparation stage for getting a dental bridge typically involves reshaping the teeth on either side of the gap to make room for the crowns that will anchor the bridge. During this visit, our dental team will also take precise impressions of your teeth, which are used to create a custom bridge that fits seamlessly with your natural bite and smile. A temporary bridge may be placed to protect your teeth and gums while your permanent restoration is being crafted.
Preparation Stage
Each dental bridge at Crown Point Family Dentistry is custom crafted to ensure a precise fit, natural appearance, and lasting durability. Using detailed impressions and advanced materials, your bridge is carefully designed to match the shape, size, and color of your surrounding teeth for a seamless restoration that blends beautifully with your smile and restores proper function.
Placement of the Dental Bridge
Once your custom dental bridge has been fabricated, it is carefully placed and securely bonded to the prepared abutment teeth or dental implants. During this appointment, our dental team will ensure the bridge fits comfortably, aligns properly with your bite, and blends naturally with your surrounding teeth. Any necessary adjustments are made to ensure a secure and functional fit, helping you speak, chew, and smile with confidence.
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Charlotte’s Dental Bridge Specialists
We have the experience and expertise to help restore your smile with custom dental bridges!
Member, Academy of General Dentistry
Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
The ICOI is the largest dental implant organization for ongoing education and collaboration with events that take place around the world and feature talks from prominent experts in implant dentistry.
Community Leader in Dentistry
Crown Point Family Dentistry is proud to be recognized as a trusted community leader in Charlotte, serving local families with compassionate, high-quality dental care for over 50 years. As the official team dentists for both the Charlotte Knights and the Charlotte Checkers, our practice brings the same level of professional care trusted by elite athletes to every patient we see. Our long-standing commitment to excellence, personal service, and community involvement reflects our deep roots in Charlotte and our dedication to keeping our city smiling on and off the field.
Dental Bridges FAQs
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What is the difference between a dental bridge and a dental implant?
The main difference between a dental bridge and a dental implant lies in how they replace a missing tooth and how they are supported. A dental bridge uses adjacent natural teeth (or sometimes implants) as anchors to hold a false tooth (pontic) in place. Whereas, a dental implant is a standalone tooth replacement that uses a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone to act as a root.
What is the difference between a dental crown and veneers?
Both crowns and veneers improve the appearance and function of teeth, but they serve different purposes:
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A dental crown covers the entire tooth and is typically used to restore strength and function to a damaged, decayed, or root canal-treated tooth.
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A veneer is a thin shell that covers only the front surface of the tooth and is usually used for cosmetic improvements like discoloration, minor misalignment, or chipped teeth.
In short, crowns are for full restoration, while veneers are for cosmetic enhancement.
How do I care for my dental bridge?
Maintain a consistent oral hygiene routine, including brushing twice a day, flossing (especially under the bridge), and attending regular dental checkups. Special floss threaders or water flossers are also helpful.
Call today to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward restoring your smile with dental bridge at Crown Point Family Dentistry.
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Address
9101 Monroe Rd #130, Charlotte, North Carolina 28270
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed