Dental bridges are a fantastic option if a patient doesn’t have enough bone or some other medical condition which prevents them from getting a single dental implant. Bridges can be used temporarily if implants are being considered in the future.
No one enjoys losing teeth, but as we age this can be something unavoidable. Losing a tooth creates a gap in your smile that can affect your confidence, speech and the ability to eat your favourite foods.
Only you can understand the suffering involved from a missing tooth or multiple teeth. Dental bridges have changed the lives of thousands of people within the UK, giving them the freedom to smile again. The key benefits after treatment are:
First, your dentist will carry out a full dental examination of teeth and gums to assess the overall health of your mouth and make sure you’re suitable for a dental bridge.
Your dentist will prepare the teeth on either side of the gap by filing them down so the bridge can attach to them. This procedure is not painful. At this stage, you may be fitted with a temporary bridge until your permanent bridge is ready.
Once the area is prepared and your unique bridge is created, your dentist will fit the dental bridge. Dental bridges can last up to 15 years if properly looked after.