Dental Bridges in Downtown Toronto
A dental bridge is a custom-made, fixed restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth and closes the gap for good.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a custom-made, fixed restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth and closes the gap for good. At City Oasis Dental, our dentists design bridges that restore your bite, protect neighbouring teeth from shifting, and blend naturally with your smile.
Replace Missing Teeth
Fill the gap so you can chew comfortably and speak clearly again.
Restore Your Smile
Shade-matched, natural-looking materials rebuild your smile’s appearance.
Risks of Leaving a Gap
- ✓ Increased Risk of Decay: Shifted teeth create hard-to-clean areas where plaque builds up.
- ✓ Uneven Wear & Bite Force: Remaining teeth absorb pressure they were not designed to carry.
- ✓ Changes to Your Bite & Smile: Drifting teeth alter how your bite feels and how your smile looks.
Stop Teeth from Shifting
Keep surrounding and opposing teeth from drifting into the empty space.
Part of a Bigger Plan
Bridges also play a role in implant therapy and full mouth rehabilitation.
How a Dental Bridge Is Made
The abutment teeth are prepared for crowns, just as described on our dental crowns page. A typical bridge takes two visits:
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A bridge is made of artificial teeth, called pontics, that span the space left by a missing tooth. The pontics are anchored to crowns on the healthy teeth on either side of the gap (the abutments), or to dental implants. Because a bridge is permanently bonded in place, it works and feels like your natural teeth.
Do You Really Need to Replace a Missing Tooth?
Even one missing tooth can change how your whole mouth functions. Replacing it sooner rather than later helps protect the teeth you still have.
When is a dental bridge recommended?
A dental bridge is recommended when one or more teeth are missing and you want a fixed, non-removable solution to close the gap. Bridges can replace missing teeth, prevent surrounding teeth from shifting, improve the appearance of your smile, and support chewing and speech.
How long do dental bridges last?
Bridges are designed as a long-term solution for missing teeth. How long yours lasts depends on factors such as your oral hygiene, bite forces, the health of the supporting teeth or implants, and regular dental care. Your dentist can give you a more specific expectation during your consultation.
Is a bridge better than an implant?
Neither is better for everyone. A traditional bridge is typically completed in fewer visits and does not require surgery, while an implant replaces a tooth without involving the neighbouring teeth. Implants can also support bridges. The best choice depends on your oral health, the number of missing teeth, and your treatment goals, so a consultation is the best way to compare your options.
How do I care for a dental bridge?
Brush twice daily and clean under and around the bridge every day with floss threaders, interdental brushes, or a water flosser, since plaque can build up where the artificial tooth meets the gum. Regular checkups and cleanings help keep the supporting teeth and gums healthy.
