Dental Bridges
Dental Bridges to Replace Missing Teeth
To have a bridge made you will need to have several appointments. At the first appointment dentist will make the teeth that will support the bridge numb using local anaesthetic. The dentist will only do this if they need to prepare the surfaces of the teeth next to the gap. They will the use a soft mouldable material to take impressions of your mouth – These impressions will then be sent to a dental technician who will use plaster to make exact models of your teeth and how they bite together.
Once they have these models they can then begin to construct the bridge. Sometimes if the bridge is large or you don’t bite together correctly it may take a few appointments to try the bridge in and send it away again. Until it is correct. Once the dentist and the technician are happy with what has been constructed the dentist will then fix the bridge. This will be done using cement and in most cases does not require local anaesthetics.
The dentist will then arrange for you to see the hygienist so that they can explain and show you how to look after the bridge and maintain the oral hygiene in that area.
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A Bridge replaces a missing tooth or teeth
It can be attached in a number of ways:
- It may be that the two teeth nearest on either side of the gap are prepared and then have crowns fixed to them with the missing teeth suspended in the middle.
- Some bridges are stuck to the inside of the teeth on either side of the gap.
- Sometimes a bridge is only fixed to a tooth on one side of the gap.
Bridges can be made out of different materials
Some of the more common are:
- Porcelain bonded to precious metal.
- Porcelain bonded to gold.
- Porcelain alone.
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For more information send us an email, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Email: info@southcoastdental.co.uk
Contact us
To speak to someone or
to book an appointment:
Wimborne: 01202 889960
Dorchester: 01305 757570
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Dental Bridges FAQ’s
Why should I replace missing teeth?
Your appearance is one reason. Another is that a gap left by a missing tooth can mean greater strain on the teeth either side. A gap can also mean that your ‘bite’ is affected, because the teeth next to the space can lean into the gap and alter the way the upper and lower teeth bite together. This can then lead to food getting packed into the gaps which causes both decay and gum disease.
What is an adhesive bridge?
An adhesive bridge is a bridge which consists of a dummy tooth attached to a titanium wing. This wing glues onto the adjacent tooth.
What are the advantages over traditional crown-retained bridges?
Only minimal preparation of the adjacent tooth is required. This is much healthier for the supporting tooth than removing a large amount of enamel and dentine in order to make a retaining crown. Adhesive bridges are also much less expensive than crown retained bridges.
What are the disadvantages of adhesive bridges?
Adhesive bridges can only be stuck onto unfilled teeth or teeth with very small fillings. If a tooth is heavily filled then a crown retained bridge will be required.
An adhesive bridge cannot be fitted where a large number of teeth are due to be replaced. Adhesive bridges do not last as long as crown retained bridges.
How long will the bridge last?
On average the bridge will last around eight years. It will typically need recementing once during this period.
Will the bridge feel normal?
The retaining wing will probably feel very ‘high’ for the first few days. After a week or two the teeth will move slightly so that your ‘bite’ feels normal again.
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Where to find us?
South Coast Dental Specialists have two practices located in Wimborne & Dorchester, Dorset. We see patients from all over the south of England from Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and of course Dorset.
South Coast Implant & Cosmetic Dentist
Phone: 01202 889960
Email: info@southcoastdental.co.uk
Address: 11 Merley Park Rd, Broadstone, Wimborne BH21 3DA
Directions
We are located only 4 minutes away from Wimborne town center At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Oakley Hill/A349 Turn right onto Merley Park Rd your destination will be on the left.
If you are travelling by car we have ample car parking and disabled access.
If you are travelling by train the nearest train station to us is Poole (5 miles away). There are taxis at the station or use the buses. Taxis will cost approx. £10-£15. You can catch the free Poole flyer from the train station to the bus station, please leave an extra hour if you are doing this.
If you are travelling by bus please click here to view more information of how to get to us.
We are located only 24 minutes away from Bournemouth town center. Via Gravel Hill/A349.
We are located only 16 minutes away from Poole town center. Follow Holes Bay Rd/A350 and A349 to Merley Park Rd in Oakley.
We are located only 26 minutes away from Christchurch town center. Follow B3073, Ham Ln and A31 to Merley Park Rd in Oakley
We are located only 48 minutes away from Southampton town center. Take A3024 to Mountbatten Way/A33.
South Coast Implant & Cosmetic Dentist and Dental Learning Centre
Phone: 01305 757570
Email: info@southcoastdental.co.uk
Address: Avenue House, S Walks Rd, Dorchester DT1 1DT
Directions
We are situated close to Dorchester town centre just off the B3144 in what was the large Conservative Club building.
If you are travelling by car we have ample car parking and disabled access.
If you are travelling by train there are two train stations in Dorchester – ‘Dorchester South’ which is only 0.2 miles away and ‘Dorchester West which is only 0.3 miles away.
If you are travelling by bus the closest bus stop is C1 on Trinity Street.
We are located only 16 minutes away from Weymouth town center. Follow A354, Weymouth Relief Rd and A354 to Weymouth Rd/B3147 in Dorchester.
We are located only 34 minutes away from Yeovil town center. Take Clarence St to Queensway/A30. Follow A360 to Salisbury Rd/A36 in Wilton
We are located only 1 hour and 39 minutes away from Wiltshire. Follow A360 to Salisbury Rd/A36 in Wilton.