Hide Gaps In Your Smile With Dental Bridges
Custom dental bridges starting at just £695. If you’re missing a tooth, a dental bridge offers a cost-effective solution to restore your smile and bite.
What Are Dental Bridges?
Missing teeth can affect your smile, speech, and ability to chew properly. A dental bridge is a custom-made restoration that fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth. It consists of an artificial tooth (pontic) secured by crowns placed on adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.
Who Needs a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is ideal if you:
- Have one or more missing teeth.
- Want a fixed alternative to removable dentures.
- Need to prevent remaining teeth from shifting.
- Desire a natural-looking, long-lasting tooth replacement.
Types of Dental Bridges We Offer
Conventional Bridge
Bridges are typically made up of a prosthetic tooth attached to one or two dental crowns. The crowns are fixed to healthy teeth on either side of the gap, providing a solid anchor to hold the restoration.
This option is an ideal choice if you’re looking for a reliable restoration. This type of bridge will typically last for around 10 years with good care. However, you should be aware that it requires preparation of the surrounding teeth.
Preparing the teeth by removing enamel puts you at increased risk that the tooth could be weakened over time, so this is something to take into consideration.
Adhesive Bridge
With an adhesive bridge, the false tooth is attached to the surrounding teeth using a small metal wing. The metal wing is attached to the back of the natural teeth, with no preparation of the tooth surface required.
While this is a safer option, it is also slightly less reliable, as the wing may come loose over time. If this happens, you can save the bridge and we can attempt to reattach it during an emergency dental appointment.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
Choosing a dental bridge offers several advantages:
- Restores your smile and confidence.
- Improves chewing and speaking ability.
- Prevents adjacent teeth from shifting.
- Maintains facial structure, avoiding bone loss.
- A permanent, low-maintenance solution.
The Dental Bridge Procedure
- Comprehensive Consultation: We start with a detailed analysis of your bite and an assessment of your aesthetic and functional needs.
- Preparing the Adjacent Teeth: For traditional bridges, the teeth on either side of the gap are reshaped to accommodate the bridge. For implant-supported bridges, dental implants are placed to anchor the restoration.
- Creating Your Custom Bridge: Using impressions and digital scans, we craft a custom bridge tailored to match the shape, size, and shade of your natural teeth.
- Fitting and Final Adjustments: Your bridge is securely fitted, and we make any necessary adjustments to ensure a comfortable and stable fit.
Caring for Your Dental Bridge
To ensure the longevity of your dental bridge, follow these steps:
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.
- Use floss or interdental brushes to clean around the bridge.
- Avoid chewing hard foods like ice and nuts.
- Schedule regular dental check-ups for maintenance.
Emergency Dental Bridge Repair
A loose or damaged dental bridge can cause discomfort and affect your bite. If you experience:
- Pain or sensitivity around the bridge.
- A loose or broken bridge.
- Difficulty chewing or speaking.
Contact Night and Day emergency dentist in Manchester or Leeds for immediate assistance.
Why Choose Night and Day emergency dentist in Manchester or Leeds?
- Expertise You Can Trust: Our experienced team specializes in creating durable, natural-looking bridges.
- Personalized Care: Every bridge is custom-made to meet your unique needs and aesthetic goals.
- Focus on Long-Term Success: We provide ongoing care and maintenance to ensure your bridge lasts.
- Comfortable Environment: Your comfort and confidence are our priorities at every stage of your treatment.
Other Treatments We Offer Other Than Composite Bonding
Conclusion
A dental bridge is a reliable solution for replacing missing teeth, restoring function and aesthetics. Whether you need a traditional or implant-supported bridge, our Manchester and Leeds dental clinics provide high-quality, customized care.
