A Reliable Solution for Missing Teeth

Missing teeth can affect more than just your smile — they can make eating difficult, shift your bite, and even impact your speech. At Elevated Dentistry in Walnut Creek, we offer custom dental bridges to fill gaps left by missing teeth, restoring balance, function, and appearance.

Using high-quality materials like porcelain and ceramic, our bridges are carefully designed to match your surrounding teeth and provide long-lasting results. Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, a dental bridge can help you feel whole again.

What Is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) restoration that “bridges” the gap left by one or more missing teeth. It typically consists of:

• One or more artificial teeth (pontics)
  
• Dental crowns placed on natural teeth (abutments) on either side of the gap
  
• A strong, aesthetic material like porcelain or ceramic
  

Bridges are ideal when the teeth adjacent to the gap are healthy enough to support the restoration. If not, we may recommend a dental implant to anchor your bridge.

Benefits of Dental Bridges

• Restores full chewing ability
  
• Prevents teeth from shifting out of place
  
• Maintains facial structure and jaw alignment
  
• Looks and feels like your natural teeth
  
• Helps restore speech and clarity
  
• Fast, fixed alternative to partial dentures
  

Bridges are often used in combination with other restorative or cosmetic treatments as part of a comprehensive plan to rebuild your smile.

Is a Bridge Right for You?

You may benefit from a dental bridge if you:

• Are missing one or more teeth in a row
  
• Have healthy teeth on either side of the space
  
• Want a non-removable option
  
• Prefer an alternative to implants or dentures
  

During your consultation, we’ll examine your bite and bone structure, review your options, and help you choose the best solution — whether that’s a traditional bridge, an implant-supported bridge, or another treatment.

What to Expect with a Dental Bridge

1. Consultation & Imaging
   We evaluate your mouth and take digital scans to assess your bite and support teeth.
   
2. Tooth Preparation
   The supporting teeth (abutments) are reshaped to receive crowns.
   
3. Digital Impressions
   We take precise impressions for your custom bridge and match your tooth shade.
   
4. Temporary Bridge
   You’ll wear a temporary bridge while the permanent one is fabricated.
   
5. Final Bridge Placement
   Once ready, your permanent bridge is bonded in place and adjusted for a perfect fit.
   

We’ll also provide guidance on how to clean around and beneath your bridge to keep your gums and teeth healthy long term.

Bridge vs. Implant: What’s the Difference?

• Bridges rely on existing teeth for support and are often quicker to complete.
  
• Dental implants are surgically placed in the jawbone and don’t involve adjacent teeth.
  

We offer both solutions and will walk you through the pros and cons based on your unique situation.

Why Choose Elevated Dentistry for Your Bridge?

• Custom-designed bridges that blend with your natural smile
  
• Advanced materials and lab-crafted precision
  
• Gentle, expert dentists with a restorative focus
  
• Seamless coordination with other treatments (e.g., crowns, implants, or root canals)
  
• Warm, welcoming environment
  

Our doctors — including Dr. Maurissa Kiefer and Dr. Michael Tobian — have years of experience in restorative dentistry and take the time to get your fit and function just right.

Serving Walnut Creek & Surrounding East Bay Areas

We provide dental bridge treatment for patients in:

• Walnut Creek
  
• Pleasant Hill
  
• Concord
  
• Lafayette
  
• Alamo
  
• Danville
  

Our office is conveniently located off Lennon Ln, with early and Friday hours to make restorative care more accessible.