What are the benefits of bridges?

  • Bright smile

    Natural-looking

    Bridges are colour-matched to your existing teeth and designed to fit perfectly into your smile for a highly aesthetic result.

  • Ceramic dental bridge

    Durable

    With proper care, bridges can last for many years without any problems

  • Dental bridge

    Improves function

    Filling the gap in your smile with a bridge allows you to chew properly and can improve the way you speak.

  • Confident smile

    Convenient

    Bridges are securely fixed in place and don’t need to be removed for cleaning or eating.

Replace missing teeth in your smile

Why do I need a bridge?

It is important to replace missing teeth in your smile, not just because it can really affect confidence. Replacing teeth prevents the remaining teeth from shifting out of position, causing alignment issues. It also protects the otherwise vulnerable gums.

Bridges are a more secure alternative to partial dentures as they are fixed. We can also use a bridge in combination with implants to replace more than one missing tooth.

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What does the treatment involve?

To begin your bridge treatment, we carefully examine your mouth, ensuring the teeth that will support the bridge are healthy and strong. We remove a small amount of enamel from these teeth to create space for the crowns that will be fitted to hold your bridge in place.

We take precise and accurate digital scans of your prepared teeth so your bespoke bridge can be created. We give you a temporary bridge to protect your teeth and gum while we wait for the permanent one to be made.

When your bridge is ready, we carefully check the fit and make any minor adjustments if necessary to ensure optimal comfort and function. We then securely bond your bridge into place using strong dental cement.
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Frequently asked questions

You need to clean your bridge every day, to prevent problems such as bad breath and gum disease. You’ll also need to clean under the false tooth every day. Your dentist or hygienist will show you the proper techniques for bridge care, including how to use special floss, as a normal toothbrush cannot reach.

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Thornhill Dental is able to accept referrals for Orthopantomogram x-rays from other dental practitioners. Referrals can be made on a private basis or NHS basis (if the patient is undergoing NHS treatment at their own practice).