Dental Bridges Glenmore Park

Which Bridge Suits You?

The right design depends on where the gap is and the condition of the teeth beside it.

How a Bridge Is Made

At the first visit the supporting teeth are prepared, impressions or digital scans are taken, and a temporary bridge is fitted. The bridge is made in a dental laboratory and fitted at a second visit about two weeks later, when we check the fit, bite and colour before cementing it.

Bridge, Implant or Denture?

A bridge is fixed and usually quicker than an implant, but it relies on the neighbouring teeth, which need to be prepared. A dental implant replaces the tooth without involving the teeth beside it, and needs enough healthy bone and a longer treatment time. Dentures are removable and usually the lowest-cost option. Our article comparing implants, bridges and dentures goes through the differences, and dental crowns explains how the supporting teeth are restored.

Caring for a Bridge

Clean under the false tooth every day with floss threaders, interdental brushes or a water flosser, as plaque collects there. Decay or gum disease around the supporting teeth is the most common reason a bridge fails. With good care and regular check-ups, many bridges last ten years or more, though this varies between people.

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