Restore Your Smile with Dental Bridges

Missing teeth can impact more than just your smile. They can affect your confidence, ability to eat and speak but also lead to shifting teeth and bite issues. A high quality dental bridge will restore the function and beautiful aesthetics of your smile.

This process allows you to see the improvement in your smile before you commit yourself to starting treatment.

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Benefits of Dental Bridges

  • Restored Function: Improving your overall quality of life
  • Maintained Facial Structure: Prevents the sunken appearance that can occur with tooth loss
  • Long-Lasting Solution: With proper care will last many years, providing a durable and reliable solution for missing teeth
  • Improved Appearance: A natural-looking solution that enhances your smile
  • Can Replace Multiple Teeth: A dental bridge can span one missing tooth or several missing teeth
  • Preventing Tooth Movement: Prevent remaining natural teeth from shifting and causing bite problems

What are dental bridges and how do they work?

Dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth, literally “bridging” the gap created by a missing tooth, using the surrounding natural teeth for support.

  • Often consisting of two crowns that sit on top of the adjoining teeth and a replacement or false tooth that fills the space.
  • Our high quality dental bridges are made from porcelain, metal or a combination of these and we can match them to the colour of your natural smile which makes them incredibly discrete.
  • If you are looking for an effective solution to tooth loss contact us about our Dental Bridges.

Types of Dental Bridges

There are several types of dental bridges available, each beautifully crafted by our skilled technicians to meet your personal requirements:

Traditional Bridges: The most common type, consisting of one or more replacement teeth held firmly in place by dental crowns. Strong and durable, they are ideal for replacing molars.

Maryland Bridges: These also use two natural teeth to secure the bridge in place. A perfect solution for a gap between front teeth they use a metal or porcelain framework that we carefully bond to the back of the teeth.

Cantilever Bridges: Again, similar to a Maryland bridge, they are great when there is only one natural tooth next to the missing tooth gap. Recommended for gaps that experience less stress from chewing.

Implant-Supported Bridges: These bridges are supported by dental implants instead of natural teeth and feel strong and secure just like natural teeth. A good option when multiple teeth are missing.

Dental Bridges FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions we get from our patients

Just like your natural teeth, your bridge also requires proper care and attention to maintain optimal health.

  • Brush and floss daily, paying special attention to cleaning around and under the bridge using floss or interdental brushes.
  • Avoid hard and sticky foods as these can damage the bridge.
  • Regular dental check-ups and hygienist visits

Most people who have one or more missing teeth are suitable candidates for a dental bridge. The health of your remaining teeth and gums is crucial and your dentist will evaluate your oral health to determine if a dental bridge is the right option for you.

Modern high quality dental bridges are designed to look natural and blend seamlessly with your existing teeth. They are custom-made to match the colour, shape, and size of your natural teeth, making them virtually indistinguishable.

Alternatives to dental bridges include dental implants and removable partial dentures. Each option has its own pros and cons. Your Dental Works Essex dentist will be happy to help you decide the best solution based on your specific needs.