Porcelain Bridges
What are porcelain dental bridges and how do they work?
- Modern dentistry allows for durable and aesthetically pleasing dental bridge options made from materials like porcelain.
What is a Porcelain Bridge?
A porcelain bridge is a treatment option for replacing a missing tooth. Mid-Columbia Dental takes great pride in producing bridges that look great, look natural, and are highly functional. We won’t accept anything less than the best in replacing a lost tooth or teeth.
If for any reason you have lost a tooth or teeth which has resulted in a gap between your remaining teeth, you are likely a candidate for a bridge. Your other options are dental implant replacements, or removable partial dentures. When you schedule a consultation with Mid-Columbia Dental we will review each of these options with you to find out which is the best treatment for you.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Bridges
Advantages:
- They look great!
- Mid-Columbia Dental bridges look, feel & function like natural teeth!
- Porcelain bridges do not have the ugly gray line at the gum-line that you see with metal bridges.
- Your porcelain bridge will last many years, as long as you’re taking care of your teeth properly.
Disadvantages:
- The teeth on either side of the missing tooth or teeth must be prepared for a restoration.
- All of the teeth in the dental bridge are connected, so flossing is more difficult.
- If one tooth on the bridge has a problem, the whole bridge must be replaced.
- Because porcelain bridges involve multiple teeth they typically cost several times more than a basic one-tooth crown.
Services We Offer
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Spencer Greer
General Dentist and Owner of Mid-Columbia Dental
Dr. Greer is from Mesa, Arizona and attended Brigham Young University and Creighton University School of Dentistry.
“Initially, I was on a different career path when I felt a strong calling to do something with my hands in the sciences. Shortly thereafter, I had my yearly dental exam; that’s when I knew that being a dentist was what I was called to do. It’s been beyond rewarding to feel needed, challenged and successful. I couldn’t do what I do without my amazing team.”
When Dr. Greer isn’t being a Rockstar dentist or serenading his patients with song, he can be found alongside his wife and five kiddos. He enjoys mountain biking, surfing, playing pickleball with his wife and sons, and enjoying family performances where everyone takes a turn in the spotlight.
Dr. Nick Howard
General Dentist
Dr. Howard is from Bellevue, Washington and studied dentistry at Roseman University of Health Sciences. His natural curiosity for science and being drawn to people made it easy for his wife to see that he would make a great dentist.
“I’m so grateful to her for opening this door because I love dentistry, every facet of it intrigues me.”
When Dr. Howard isn’t providing stellar care to his patients, he likes to spend his spare time with his beautiful wife and three kiddos.
“Family is most important to me, and I would be honored to help you and your family with all your dentistry needs!”
Dr. Garrett Stoker
General Dentist
Dr. Stoker is from West Richland, Washington and graduated from the University of Washington. He began his journey into dentistry as a Dental Assistant, where he discovered the joy and satisfaction of being part of a patient’s oral health transformation. Having a big heart for serving others and helping with community outreach programs also made becoming a Dentist an easy choice.
“Dentistry allows me to balance family life while still helping the community, which lines up with my core values.”
In his free time, Dr. Stoker enjoys competitively playing board games with his wife, performing hip-hop dance parties with his kiddos, and enjoying the outdoors with his family.
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Convenient Locations in Pasco and Kennewick
Kennewick Location
Mon: 8am – 5pm
Tues: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 5pm
Thurs: 7am – 3pm
Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Pasco Location
Mon: 8am – 5pm
Tues: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 5pm
Thurs: 8am – 5pm
Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed