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An Overview of Dental Bridges

Losing a tooth through dental decay, gum disease, or an accident can be emotionally traumatic. It can also affect your confidence and impact how you look and speak, whilst also reducing your ability to chew and enjoy your favourite foods.  

To make matters worse, the gap left by a missing tooth can impact the teeth around it, causing them to tip into the gap and cause further misalignment. This gap is also a prime place for food debris to collect and build up, which could lead to further decay. 

To improve the appearance and retain function, it is sometimes beneficial to have the gap restored by the placement of a dental bridge. Whether it’s a front dental bridge or a dental bridge placed towards the back of your mouth, the professional Glasgow dentists at The Berkeley Clinic are here to provide top-quality dental bridges as a solution to missing or removed teeth.

What is a dental bridge?

A dental bridge is a method of replacing missing teeth. Dental bridges effectively “bridge the gap” between healthy natural teeth and a missing or removed tooth. A dental bridge attaches to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap left by the missing tooth (or teeth). The gap is then filled by attaching a false tooth or crown into the space where the tooth used to sit.  

Unlike traditional plates or dentures, bridges are designed to stay in place and not be removed by the patient. Dental bridges are held in place by using the abutment teeth on either side of the gap to support the bridge. If a dental bridge is designed well and looked after, the typical lifespan would be 10 to 15 years. We provide bridges for several tooth placements, including fixed dental bridges for front teeth. 

What is involved in a dental bridge procedure?

A dental bridge procedure requires at least two visits to your dentist. The first visit is when the tooth or teeth are shaped for the type of dental bridge chosen. At the Berkeley Clinic, we would then scan your teeth using our digital scanner, which our dental lab will use to design and make the new bridge.  

Once the dental bridge is made to your exact specifications, we will check the metal framework sits nicely in your mouth and that your bite is functional. Then, on this second visit to the clinic, we fit your new dental bridge, ensuring it is comfortable, durable and fit for purpose.  

Improve the look and health of your smile with reliable dental bridges from the best dental bridge practice in Glasgow.

What are the main types of Dental Bridges?

The three main types of bridge are fixed bridges, cantilever and resin retained (adhesive). You can see the main bridgework descriptions below; however, if you would like to find out more, give us a call on 0141 564 1900.

 

Fixed Dental Bridges

With a fixed bridge, the false tooth/teeth are anchored to new crowns attached to your adjacent teeth, bridging the gap. These crowns are usually made from porcelain, with the new tooth made from either ceramic or porcelain. This solution is very stable and can be used anywhere in the mouth. It does, however, involve the crowning of teeth, which can result in the polishing away of tooth structure.

 

Resin Bonded adhesive Bridges

Adhesive bonded bridges use very powerful glue to attach a wing to the inner surface of the teeth beside the gap. These wings act as the anchor and support for the false bridge tooth. This technique is usually only suitable for small gaps and front teeth. It does, however, require more minor tooth polishing than fixed bridgework.

 

Cantilever Bridges

Cantilever bridges are used where there is only the need for anchorage from one side of the gap, or only one secure tooth is present on one side of the gap.

How to look after your dental bridge?

Caring for a bridge is key to its long term success and longevity. Gaps underneath bridges occur in almost every case and require regular cleaning and visits to the hygienist to ensure that the bridge teeth do not develop decay or gum disease. 

As well as brushing at home, there is a range of additional dental hygiene aids designed to help you keep your bridge clean. 

 

How much does a dental bridge cost?

Dental bridge prices can vary from clinic to clinic. At The Berkeley Clinic, dental bridgework starts from £750, depending on the number of teeth and system used. We work with only the finest dental laboratories and technicians, and as such, our bridgework is more expensive than some other clinics. 

However, to ensure your dental bridges are accessible for everyone, The Berkeley Clinic offers helpful dental financing for our patients in Glasgow. 

 

What are the alternatives to a dental bridge?

The alternatives to a dental bridge include dental implants and removable dentures

Dental implants are considered to be the next best thing to your natural teeth. The dental implants placed at the Berkeley Clinic in Glasgow are strong, safe and durable. All of our dental implants are placed in our two state of the art surgical implant suites by an experienced team of dental professionals. 

Should you feel that you need a bridge or are interested, please get in touch. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have and advise you on the most suitable dental treatments.

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Are you unhappy with your smile, do you get embarrassed by your crooked and discoloured teeth? Is it difficult to eat the foods you love? Would you like to replace missing teeth with a fixed solution, have straighter whiter teeth and get the smile that you’ve always wanted? Call the Berkeley Clinic today to book your consultation and get the smile you've always wanted.

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