Why Choose New Mexico Smile Center for Dental Bridges?
When it comes to restoring your smile with a dental bridge, choosing the right dentist in Albuquerque, NM, makes all the difference. We combine decades of experience with personalized care and are proud to have earned more than 650 5-star reviews from patients across our community. With our team, you can feel confident in both your results and your treatment experience.
Request an Appointment30 Years of Restorative Experience
Dr. Steven L. Ollason and Dr. Amirali Shokrollahi bring a wealth of expertise in designing durable, natural-looking bridges.
Independent, Patient-First Care
As a local practice, not a corporate chain, we take the time to treat you like family rather than rushing you through appointments.
Flexible Options for Every Patient
We accept most insurance plans and offer a no-cost dental benefit program with discounts for those without coverage.
Always Here When You Need Us
Dr. Ollason makes himself available for emergencies, including nights and weekends, to ensure your oral health is never put on hold.
Our welcoming team serves patients from Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and the East Mountains, helping them restore missing teeth with bridges that look and feel natural.
Restore Your Smile With Confidence
If you are ready to replace missing teeth with a bridge that looks natural and feels secure, the team at New Mexico Smile Center is here to help. With more than 30 years of experience and over 650 5-star reviews, our dentists have earned the trust of patients throughout Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and the East Mountains.
We make it simple to get the care you need by accepting most insurance plans and offering flexible savings options for patients without coverage. From your first consultation to your final restoration, you can expect personalized attention in a welcoming environment where your comfort comes first.
Request an AppointmentTypes of Dental Bridges
Our Albuquerque dental practice offers two types of dental bridges:
Traditional Bridge
A traditional bridge involves placing dental crowns on two abutment teeth, natural teeth on either end of the gap. Your dentist must first remove a layer of enamel from these teeth for the dental crowns to fit properly. These crowns are connected to the artificial tooth or teeth, called pontics, that fill in the space.
Implant-Supported Bridge
Dental bridges can also be supported by two dental implants which are surgically placed in the jaw on either side of the gap. These implants are connected to the bridge and secure it in place. Our dentist can conveniently place your implants and bridge from our office in Albuquerque.
Bone-Saving Benefits of Dental Implants
Not only do implants provide superior stability for your custom restoration, but they also provide much-needed stimulation to the jawbone. Implants are the only restorative dentistry procedure that is proven to stop and prevent the jawbone atrophy that occurs after tooth loss.
Request an AppointmentPaying for Your Dental Bridge
Insurance
Insurance may cover some of the cost of your dental bridge treatment. Our Albuquerque dental practice works with most insurance plans and providers to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs for treatment.
Benefits Program
We offer discounted services to patients without dental insurance through our dental benefit program. This helps make dental care more accessible to the patients of Albuquerque and the surrounding communities.
Financing
We do not want financial barriers to prevent patients from receiving the dental care they need. We accept CareCredit® to help finance your treatment and break the cost into affordable monthly payments.
Dental Bridge Treatment Timeline
Your treatment timeline may vary based on the type of bridge you receive and if you require preparatory treatments.
Consultation
During your initial consultation at our Albuquerque, NM, dental practice, our dentist will examine your mouth to determine if a dental bridge is right for you.
Dental Implants
If you’re receiving an implant-supported bridge and need dental implants, they must be placed before we can proceed with treatment.
Tooth Prep
For traditional bridges, the surrounding teeth are reshaped to allow the dental crowns to fit securely.
Impressions
Digital impressions are taken of your mouth so a local dental lab can craft your custom bridge. Digital technology eliminates the need for messy and uncomfortable putty impressions.
Fabrication
Using the impressions, our trusted lab crafts your custom dental bridge using high-quality materials that are shade-matched to blend with your natural teeth.
Placement
Once your bridge is complete, you will have an appointment for placement. The bridge is permanently bonded to the abutment teeth. If you received implants, your dentist will secure your dental bridge to the implants.
Dental Bridges in Albuquerque
Dental bridges replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth between neighboring teeth or implants. Bridges help restore the ability to chew and speak while maintaining the alignment of surrounding teeth. At New Mexico Smile Center, dental bridges may be recommended as part of a broader restorative dentistry plan or as an alternative to dental implants.
Dental Bridges in Albuquerque FAQs
What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth between neighboring teeth or dental implants.
How long do dental bridges last?
With proper care and regular dental visits, dental bridges can last many years.
Do dental bridges look natural?
Modern dental bridges are designed to match the color and shape of natural teeth.
Are dental bridges comfortable?
Once placed and adjusted, dental bridges feel natural and allow normal chewing and speaking.
How do I care for a dental bridge?
Brush and floss daily, including cleaning under the bridge, and attend routine dental visits.
Who is a candidate for a dental bridge?
Patients with one or more missing teeth and healthy surrounding teeth may benefit from dental bridges.
