Bridges

If you are missing one or more teeth, a good solution is a dental bridge.

Losing a tooth through dental decay, gum disease or trauma, can be devastating. It can affect the way you look and the way you speak, as well as reducing your ability to chew.

In order to improve appearance and retain function it is sometimes beneficial to have the gap restored by the placement of a dental bridge.

Dental bridges are held in place by using the tooth or teeth on either side of the gap as an anchor for the missing tooth. If a dental bridge is designed well and maintained properly the typical lifespan of the bridge would be 10 to 15 years.

Should you feel that you need a bridge or are interested, please get in touch. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

We know that function is as important as aesthetics, so our full ceramic bridges will mirror the colour of your other teeth, making it natural and aesthetically pleasant.

Here is how they work:

1. Bridges are usually made of a precious metal base, which gives them a solid structure and makes them hard-wearing. If you need a bridge in your smile line, porcelain is usually added to the base to make it look more like real teeth.
2. A bridge helps to strengthen the prepared teeth and makes chewing and eating easier because they are fixed and can’t come out.
3. Some bridges can also be fixed to your jaw with dental implants, if you have several teeth next to each other that are missing.

Once you have a bridge fitted, you will have to take extra care during your daily hygiene regime to ensure it stays plaque free and does not cause bad breath.

Life benefits:

• A sturdy way to restore several teeth in a row.
• Beautiful, natural-looking restoration.
• Restores the ability to chew and eat as before.

Cosmetic dentistry