Dental Bridges in Vancouver

At Shen Dental on Oak Street, we offer custom, natural-looking dental bridges to bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Conveniently located in Vancouver, BC, our patient-focused clinic specializes in restoring the function, balance, and aesthetics of your smile using high-quality materials tailored to your natural bite.

Missing teeth can make chewing difficult, affect your speech, and cause neighboring teeth to drift out of position over time. Dr. Herbert Fisher provides durable, custom dental bridges designed to stabilize your bite and restore your confidence.

What is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) restorative appliance designed to replace missing teeth. It consists of two anchor crowns placed over natural supporting teeth on either side of the space, holding a custom artificial tooth (a pontic) securely in position between them.

Dr. Fisher utilizes advanced, biocompatible materials—such as porcelain, ceramic, and zirconia—to ensure your new dental bridge seamlessly blends with the shade and shape of your adjacent teeth while restoring full chewing power.

Benefits of Getting a Custom Dental Bridge

Replacing missing teeth with a dental bridge offers several important long-term functional and health benefits:

Restores Chewing & Speaking Abilities: Allows you to chew food comfortably and speak clearly without gaps affecting your speech.
Prevents Tooth Movement: Keeps neighboring natural teeth from shifting or tilting into empty spaces, protecting your overall bite alignment.
Distributes Bite Force Evenly: Re-establishes a balanced bite, relieving excess stress on surrounding teeth and the jaw joint (TMJ).
Maintains Facial Structure: Supports the natural contours of your lips and cheeks to prevent a sunken visual appearance caused by tooth loss.
Fixed & Non-Removable: Securely bonded into place so you never have to worry about taking it out to clean, unlike removable dentures.

The Dental Bridge Process: What to Expect

Receiving a custom dental bridge at our Vancouver clinic takes place over two comfortable visits:

Preparation & Temporary Bridge

Prep & Impression.

Dr. Fisher gently numbs the area and carefully shapes the natural supporting teeth on either side of the gap. Dr. Fisher or his dental assistant then captures detailed impressions to send to our local Vancouver lab. A comfortable temporary bridge is placed to protect your teeth while your permanent restoration is crafted.

Precision Custom Fabrication

Behind the Scenes.

A professional local laboratory uses our impressions to custom-craft your permanent bridge using shade-matched porcelain or zirconia for an accurate, durable fit.

Permanent Bonding & Alignment Check

Final Placement

Dr. Fisher removes the temporary bridge and tries in your new custom bridge. After carefully verifying the fit, contact points, and bite alignment, Dr. Fisher permanently cements the bridge into place.

Dental Bridges FAQs

Q: How long do dental bridges last?

With proper daily oral hygiene and regular professional checkups on Oak Street, a dental bridge can last 10 to 15 years or longer. Keeping the supporting anchor teeth healthy through daily brushing and using specialized bridge flossers is the key to long-term success.

Q: Does getting a dental bridge hurt?

No. Dr. Fisher prioritizes your comfort during every step. The preparation appointment is performed using effective local anesthesia so you will feel no pain. You may experience mild sensitivity in the surrounding gums for a few days after each visit, which easily manages with standard over-the-counter pain relievers.

Q: Is a dental bridge covered by insurance or the CDCP?

Yes, most dental insurance plans provide coverage for dental bridges when required to replace missing teeth and restore function. All fees at Shen Dental strictly follow the current BC Dental Fee Guide. We provide direct insurance billing to major providers and proudly accept eligible patients under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

Restore Your Smile on Oak Street

Do not let missing teeth affect your bite or confidence. Located at 3737 Oak St (Unit 102) in Vancouver, Dr. Herbert Fisher and his dedicated assistant are here to help you rebuild a healthy, functional smile.