Dental Bridges

Dental bridges fill the space caused by one or more missing teeth. A bridge comprises two or more crowns for the teeth on each gap end. These two or more supporting teeth are referred to as abutment teeth, and the fake tooth/teeth in between are referred to as pontics. They can occasionally assist address bite abnormalities and keep the remaining teeth from slipping into the gap.

Bridges are often utilised when only a few teeth need to be replaced or when lost teeth are located on one side of the mouth.

They can be made of metal, porcelain, or a mix of the two. Our experts will next match the colours of the bridges to the rest of your teeth to fit in and seem realistic.

One consideration is your outward appearance. The next consideration is that the gap created by a missing tooth might put additional strain on the teeth on either side. A gap can also indicate that your bite is compromised since the teeth close to the gap might lean towards it, altering how the upper and lower teeth bite together. In such a case, food may become trapped in the gap, causing decay and gum disease.

After an extraction, the gums might take up to six months to recover completely. As a result, you will need to wait at least three months following extraction before receiving treatment in most circumstances. Our dentists will advise you on this and recommend any temporary treatment options available to cover the gap in your teeth while you wait.

A dental bridge may not always be the best solution to replace missing teeth. Our dentists will be able to tell you if using dental bridges to replace a lost tooth or teeth is the best alternative for you. If it is not the ideal solution for you, there are other viable choices like dentures and Implants for replacing your missing tooth/teeth. Again, the best recommendations will come from the dentist managing your case.