Hide Gaps In Your Smile With Dental Bridges In Acton

What is a Dental Bridge?

Dental Bridges can be used to fill a space or gap in your mouth, as long as you have a healthy natural tooth of your own that can be used to hold the bridge in place. If the surrounding teeth are also damaged, we can also place the crown using a small metal wing attached to the back of the surrounding teeth.

How Much Does Dental Bridge Cost?

The cost of a dental bridge starts from £695 per tooth, with the final price depending on various factors. Apart from bridges, we also offer other cosmetic dentistry treatments, including composite bonding and Invisalign, to help you achieve your perfect smile.

How Do Dental Bridges Work?

Here are the steps on how it actually work:

• Support from Neighboring Teeth: Our dentist prepares crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap.
• Placement of the Pontic: A false tooth, called a pontic, is positioned in the gap to replace the missing tooth.
• Secure Bonding: The crowns and pontic are bonded to your natural teeth, creating a durable and natural-looking solution that restores your smile and functionality.

What Types of Dental Bridges Do We Offer?

Conventional Bridge
Bridges are typically made up of a prosthetic tooth attached to one or two dental crowns. The crowns are fixed to healthy teeth on either side of the gap, providing a solid anchor to hold the restoration.

This option is an ideal choice if you’re looking for a reliable restoration. This type of bridge will typically last for around 10 years with good care. However, you should be aware that it requires preparation of the surrounding teeth.

Preparing the teeth by removing enamel puts you at increased risk that the tooth could be weakened over time, so this is something to take into consideration.

Adhesive Bridge
With an adhesive bridge, the false tooth is attached to the surrounding teeth using a small metal wing. The metal wing is attached to the back of the natural teeth, with no preparation of the tooth surface required.

While this is a safer option, it is also slightly less reliable, as the wing may come loose over time. If this happens, you can save the bridge and we can attempt to reattach it during an emergency dental appointment.

What the Key Benefits of Dental Bridges?

• Enhance Your Smile and Functionality: Dental bridges can improve your smile while making eating and speaking easier, restoring confidence in daily activities.
• Prevent Teeth from Shifting: By filling the gap left by a missing tooth, bridges help keep your remaining teeth in their proper positions, maintaining your dental alignment.
• Natural Appearance: Bridges can be customized to match the color of your natural teeth, ensuring a seamless and natural-looking result.
• Durable Solution: Bridges can last for many years with proper care and oral hygiene.

How Long Does Recovery Take, and How Long Do Dental Bridges Last?

Recovery after a dental bridge procedure typically takes one to two weeks, although it may take a little longer for the bridge to feel completely natural.

Dental bridges generally last between 5 and 15 years, and proper care can extend their lifespan. While often referred to as “permanent bridges,” they will eventually require replacement due to wear or damage.

Book a Consultation with our Restorative Dental Team

Bridges start from just £695 per apparatus. To find out more about dental bridges in Acton, get in touch with our team today.