Dental Bridges in Charlotte, NC
Thoughtfully Planned Tooth Replacement
- Traditional, same-day, and implant-supported bridges
- Advanced digital planning and CEREC® technology
- Trusted Charlotte dental team: no pressure, no guesswork
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“Porter Dental is wonderful. All their staff make you feel welcome and take their time to get to know you. They don’t rush through appointments and are extremely thorough.”
— Julia, 5-Star Review
Meet Your Dentists Tooth Replacement Experts in Charlotte, NC
Charles A. Porter III, DDS
Dr. Charles A. Porter has more than 30 years of experience serving Charlotte families. He’s known for his thoughtful approach to restorative care and his commitment to continuing education through institutions like Spear Education and the Dawson Academy.
Robert E. Porter, DDS
A general dentist focused on prevention, precision, and patient education. Dr. Robert Porter is fluent in English and Spanish. He helps patients clearly understand their bridge options so they can move forward with confidence.
Rebecca P. Wilson, DDS
Dr. Rebecca Wilson is a Charlotte native with advanced training in digital dentistry. She brings a modern perspective to bridge planning and is dedicated to delivering comfortable, well-planned restorations using today’s technology.
We Offer Dental Bridges That Fit Your Lifestyle & Budget
Using modern dentistry, Porter Dental Group in Charlotte, NC, offers patients a wide range of options to replace missing teeth. For those missing one tooth or a few teeth in a row, dental bridges offer a reliable, natural-looking solution.
Dental bridges let you smile with confidence and restore your natural bite so that you can once again enjoy your favorite foods. And, by putting their advanced training and technology to use, our dentists are also able to tailor patients' dental bridges to fit their unique needs and budgets. From implant-supported bridges to cantilever bridges and more, we strive to find the perfect treatment for each patient.
Traditional Dental Bridges
A traditional bridge, which is literally a bridge of teeth, offers a fast, affordable solution for many people.
A typical bridge design features one to three false teeth (called pontics) attached to dental crowns at either end of the bridge. The dental crowns secure the bridge in your mouth by slipping over natural teeth (called the abutment teeth) that have had some enamel removed to make room for the crowns.
Traditional bridges are a time-tested method for replacing missing teeth, and the entire process can be completed in just two visits to our Charlotte office.
During the first appointment, each anchor tooth will be shaped and an impression taken of the area so that our trusted lab can create the bridge, which typically takes a few weeks. We'll provide a temporary bridge that you will wear until you return to have the permanent bridge placed at a second appointment.
Same-Day Bridges
Same-day dental bridges are similar to traditional bridges, except instead of using an outside lab to fabricate your bridge, we can create the bridge while you wait using our sophisticated CEREC technology.
After shaping your support teeth for the bridge, your dentist will scan your mouth to create a 3D image of the treatment area. This highly precise image will allow your dentist to design your custom bridge. The design is then uploaded to our milling machine to be created.
This streamlined process is highly precise and creates a durable, lifelike bridge that fits comfortably. Patients appreciate having all their dental work done in one visit, and not having to worry about wearing a temporary bridge.
Implant-Supported Bridges
Like traditional bridges, implant-supported bridges feature pontics attached to abutments - but instead of being supported by natural teeth, the abutments are held in place by dental implants. The implants are inserted into the jaw, and once new bone growth secures the implants in place (which typically takes a few months), a bridge can be attached.
Implant-supported bridges are appreciated by patients who want to maintain a strong jaw and do not want to alter healthy natural teeth, which is necessary with traditional bridges.
The process of getting implant-supported bridges does take longer since patients wait for new bone to naturally grow around the implant. Dental implants also cost more, at least initially. However, over time, costs may be more comparable to traditional bridges when you consider the durability of implants. With proper care, the implants themselves can last for decades, or even a lifetime. In many cases, only the bridge itself will need to be replaced due to the normal wear and tear of daily life.
5-Star Reviews From Our Patients
Megan Monk
Everyone at Porter Dental was friendly, polite and efficient! The team provided quality care in a clean and comfortable environment. Joy my dental hygienist was kind, thorough and gentle. Love the dentist, highly recommend! Wonderful dental office!
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Porter Medical Group is the best practice in the Charlotte area! Everyone who works there makes my husband and me feel like family, and they are genuinely concerned about us and our dental health. We’re always greeted warmly by Jamie and Kristen! The dental hygienists and dental assistants are experienced and always professional.
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