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Dental Bridges in Alcester – Restore Your Smile
What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge is a way to replace missing teeth. It consists of a prosthetic tooth that attaches to your remaining teeth. It literally bridges the gap between your healthy teeth – hence the name ‘dental bridge’.
Do I really need to replace my missing teeth?
There are lots of benefits to replacing a missing tooth. Here are some of the main benefits:
- Restore your smile. Studies have found that people with a full set of teeth are rated as more attractive than people with missing teeth.
- Make it easier to chew. A bridge will help you spread forces evenly around your mouth when you eat.
- Make it easier to speak. It’s actually easier to talk with a full set of teeth than with missing teeth.
- Prevent your remaining teeth from drifting out of place. When a tooth is missing, the remaining teeth tend to slowly move into the gap. Prevent this from happening with a bridge.
How long does dental bridge treatment take?
It usually takes two visits to fit a dental bridge. These visits are usually two weeks apart.
At your first visit, the dentist will trim down the teeth adjacent to the gap to make room for crowns. The dentist will also take a mould or scan of your teeth. A lab will later make your bridge from this.
At the second appointment, the dentist will cement the bridge into place, and you’ll walk out of the clinic with a new smile!
How long do bridges last?
Bridges typically last five to seven years, but usually more with good oral hygiene and regular dental visits.
What do bridges look like?
Modern bridges look just like your existing teeth. They’ll blend in with your smile, and no one will be able to tell that you have a false tooth.
Is anyone eligible for bridges?
Bridges aren’t suitable for everyone with missing teeth. Your options will vary depending on the number of teeth you have missing and their locations in the mouth. Bridges work best when you only have a few missing teeth but this is decided at an inital consultation and scan.
Are there any other ways to replace a missing tooth?
Yes, there are two other ways to replace a missing tooth: dentures and implants.
Dentures: You are probably already familiar with dentures, which are basically removable teeth. Perhaps your grandparents even wear a pair. Dentures are usually cheaper than bridges and implants. However, the downside to dentures is that they typically feel less comfortable than bridges and implants.
Implants: Dental Implants are prosthetic teeth that attach to your jawbone instead of your remaining teeth. They’re strong and feel very real. They do not need any adjustment of your teeth and are stand alone items that help support your remaining teeth.
Contact us to find out more
If you’re interested in dental bridges in Alcester, then contact us on 01789 400111 to find out more.
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