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What Is A Dental Bridge?
A bridge is used to replace missing teeth by using the adjacent teeth either side of the gap as anchors.
There are different types of bridges available that can fix to one or more of the surrounding teeth for support.
Usually, a crown needs to be placed on the adjacent tooth/teeth and these are attached to the artificial tooth, coloured and shaped to look natural.
The artificial tooth is strong and can be treated as a normal tooth.
After an initial consultation with you we will discuss the most appropriate treatment options to restore your smile.


When is a bridge used?
Bridges, implants & dentures are used to replace badly broken, extracted or missing teeth, usually due to trauma, excessive tooth wear or defects.
There are different options for dental bridges depending on your needs such as Maryland Dental Bridges, Cantilever Bridges and Fixed-Removable and Fixed-Fixed Dental Bridges.
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Usually a dental bridge will be fitted over at least two appointments. The first appointment will be your initial free consultation where your dentist will assess your teeth and your needs.
At your next appointment, your tooth will be prepared to fit the dental bridge. Usually your existing tooth is reduced in size to let the bridge fit over the top. Then an impression or a mould is taken of your teeth so that your bridge can be custom made.
Your dentist will choose a colour for the bridge to fit your exact shade of teeth so that the bridge will blend in and look completely natural in appearance. You may be fitted with a temporary bridge whilst your new permanent bridge is being built.
At your final appointment, the temporary bridge is removed and your new bridge is fixed into place.
Many patients often ask, “how long do dental bridges last?” There is no reason why your bridge cannot last for many years providing you take good care and practice good hygiene of your dental bridge as you would do with your other teeth.