When you are missing one or more teeth, the gap can be eliminated with a bridge. This restoration looks just like your natural teeth and also serves to keep your teeth aligned correctly. Top Thousand Oaks dentist, Dr. Chow provides his patients with a dental bridge to both enhance their smiles and maintain oral health.
Dental Bridges

To remedy a missing tooth with a bridge, the two teeth flanking the gap are capped with crowns. A false tooth is attached between each crown, fulfilling the function of the previously missing tooth. The whole restoration is one piece and fixed permanently. The two crowned teeth on either side of the gap provide the anchor to hold the bridge in place. If you already have crowns covering the teeth surrounding a gap, or they need crowns, a bridge may be a good option.
The reason is because these teeth, in order for a crown to fit over them, must be shaved down. If those surrounding teeth are not crowned yet and are healthy, a better alternative may be a dental implant. A gap left by a missing tooth is an invitation for trouble. Without a substitute tooth, the surrounding teeth will start to shift their position into the empty space. This will in turn affect your bite, open the door to gum disease, and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems. Dr. Albert Chow provides one the best economical choices for a dental bridges in Thousand Oaks.
Real Patient Reviews
I had been wanting to find a holistic dentist for quite a while, so I did a bit of research and found Dr. Chow. I don’t usually like going to the dentist, but today changed that. Dr. Chow and his entire team are outstanding. His office is beautiful, clean, and the ambiance is calm and relaxing. My appointment was scheduled at 7:30 a.m., and I was escorted back to the dental chair at 7:29 a.m. They were kind enough to provide me with an early appointment so I could get to work on time. I had full X-rays and a cleaning by their amazing hygienist, who took her time explaining exactly what she was doing and what she was seeing throughout the procedure. She was pleasant to interact with and even massaged my gums as part of the cleaning. Dr. Chow then completed an extensive dental exam. He was extremely thorough and attentive to my concerns. He discovered four cavities that a previous dentist had missed. We also decided to perform a CT scan to ensure there was no hidden oral disease where previous root canals had been performed. I’m thrilled that I found Dr. Chow and his incredible team. I can’t wait for my daughters to see him as well. If you’re looking for an outstanding dentist who goes above and beyond in every way, Dr. Chow is your guy.
I was able to get squeezed in for a very challenging emergency tooth extraction due to a horrible infection. The entire staff was personable, and Dr. Chow took his time caring for my tooth. I was really sick from the infection, and I’m grateful for the care I received.
Dr. Chow is a true craftsman in his profession, and I would not hesitate to recommend him. He deserves all the five-star reviews posted about him. For 12 years, I suffered from infections affecting my sinuses and stomach and could not permanently heal them. Finally, a dentist discovered I had an infected cavitation in my lower left jaw that had gone undetected for more than 30 years. I had one opportunity to fix this issue and selected Dr. Chow because he was one of the few dentists with the expertise to properly address my condition. I also felt his fees were reasonable for the level of care required. It took about nine weeks after surgery for my body to adjust to not being sick all the time. Since then, I’ve experienced a dramatic resurgence in health that I had not felt in years. At 70 years old, I’m back in the gym three times a week, practicing yoga at home, and enjoying full productive days again. I truly feel like I have my life back. My wife, employees, and seven grandchildren thank you as well. Fantastic job by Dr. Chow.
After more than 20 years of struggling with chronic illness, I was led down a path that ultimately brought me to Dr. Chow. I decided to remove four root canals and all remaining metal fillings that were contributing to severe health concerns for me. What initially felt like a desperate last effort has turned into a journey of healing and hope. I have undergone two six-hour surgeries with Dr. Chow, with more treatment still ahead, and I have never felt more safe or cared for by a medical professional. The staff feels like family — warm, familiar faces that make me feel genuinely seen and supported. Dr. Chow’s passion for holistic medicine brings a unique perspective to treatment. He understands the connection between oral health and whole-body wellness. Following my procedures, he has continued supportive care with ozone therapy to help address lingering infections and inflammation. His care has played a major role in my recovery and renewed sense of hope. Choosing Dr. Chow was one of the best healthcare decisions I’ve ever made.


Procedure For Getting Your Dental Bridge
Once the anchoring teeth have been shaved down in size, Dr. Chow will take an impression of your teeth. This impression will be made into a mold that exactly represents your teeth, including their size and position. He will also use a shade guide to be sure porcelain crowns match your other teeth, unless you opt for a metal crown.
Your bridge and crowns will be custom made in a lab with the specifics supplied by Dr. Chow. It's possible a temporary bridge will by placed while your permanent bridge is being made. When it is ready, Dr. Chow will remove the temporary bridge and cement the permanent bridge in place via the anchoring crowns on either side of the gap.

Specialty Procedures
Will My Bridge Last A Long Time?
Because Dr. Chow is one of the best dentists Thousand Oaks has to offer, based on his expertise, he will not recommend a bridge if it is not the optimum solution for your condition. Dr. Chow's dental team prides itself on quality dental work and restorations; not cheap work-arounds. If a bridge is the correct solution for you, and if you practice careful and regular dental hygiene, the bridge is expected to last a lifetime. It's very important to maintain healthy gums and teeth with regular brushing and flossing, along with routine professional cleanings at our office. If gum disease is allowed to take hold, it can eventually affect the roots of teeth as well as bone. When this happens, it can result in the teeth anchoring the bridge becoming loose, which would unseat your bridge.

Different Kinds Of Bridges
Bridges can be made of different materials, such as porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, and resin. They can be made to match the color of your teeth.
Your budget may influence which type you choose as well as where the bridge will be placed. For example, a metal crown may be acceptable in the back teeth, where porcelain crowns and bridges would be more aesthetically pleasing on teeth that show when eating or talking.
A Beautiful And Permanent Solution For Missing Teeth
With various options available to you to repair, restore and enhance your smile and oral health, it may be hard to know what to do. Dr. Chow is well known for his chairside manner, and he takes the time to help his patients understand their treatment plan and go over options. He will answer all your questions. For the best dental bridge Thousand Oaks has to offer, ModelSmile Dentistry is the office of choice.






