A bridge is a replacement for one or more missing teeth. It is a good solution if you don’t have many missing teeth, or if your missing teeth are all on one side of your mouth. It is important to replace missing teeth to prevent your remaining teeth from drifting into the empty space, as well as to restore the appearance of your smile.
If you require a more extensive restoration than a crown or have more than one tooth that needs to be repaired, a good solution is a bridge. 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. A bridge helps to strengthen the prepared teeth and makes chewing and eating easier because they are fixed and can't come out.
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 of your daily hygiene regime to ensure it stays plaque free and that you can prevent bad breath.
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What patients say
"My confidence has risen 100% as I now smile at every given opportunity, I do not now feel the need to hide my smile and I can now eat with my whole mouth, which was always a problem."
What patients say
"My teeth were so disgusting that I never smiled... my confidence to talk to people was gone. So I made the decision that something had to be done. I came to see Rory... Now I have beautiful teeth and have my confidence back."
What patients say
"It was a totally pain free experience and the restorations feel like my own teeth and are very comfortable with no problems whatsoever."