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Dental bridges

Offer many benefits, including improved chewing and speech, a more natural-looking smile, and the prevention of teeth shifting. They restore functionality, maintain proper bite alignment, and can boost confidence by enhancing appearance and overall oral health.

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Here’s a more detailed look at the advantages :

Restored chewing and speech

Missing teeth can make it difficult to chew certain foods and can affect speech clarity. Bridges restore these functions, allowing for comfortable eating and improved communication.

Enhanced appearance:

Bridges are designed to blend seamlessly with natural teeth, improving the aesthetics of your smile and boosting self-esteem.

Prevention of teeth shifting:

When a tooth is lost, adjacent teeth may drift into the empty space, leading to misalignment. Bridges fill the gap and prevent this shifting, maintaining proper bite alignment.

Improved oral health:

By preventing teeth from shifting and distributing bite forces evenly, bridges can contribute to better overall oral health and reduce the risk of further dental problems.

Cost-effective:

Compared to some other tooth replacement options, like dental implants, bridges can be a more budget-friendly choice.

Quick treatment:

The process of getting a dental bridge is typically faster than other methods like implants.

Here's a more detailed look at the disadvantages:

Misaligned teeth

  • Teeth naturally support each other. When a gap forms, neighbouring teeth can shift into the space, causing them to become crooked or misaligned.
  • This shifting can also create new gaps between other teeth, further complicating oral hygiene.
  • A misaligned bite can also lead to chipped or cracked teeth due to uneven pressure on the teeth.

Difficulty with oral hygiene

  • Gaps between teeth make it harder to clean effectively, as bacteria and food particles can easily become trapped. This can lead to increased risk of cavities, gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), and bad breath.
  • In some cases, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream through the gums, potentially affecting overall health.

Speech impediments

  • Gaps, particularly in the front teeth, can affect pronunciation, especially when making sounds like “s” or “z”.
  • This can lead to a lisp or other speech problems that may cause social discomfort or communication difficulties.

Aesthetic concerns

  • Many people find gaps between their teeth aesthetically unappealing, which can lead to self-consciousness and a reluctance to smile or speak openly.
  • While some people embrace gaps as a unique feature, others may feel self-conscious about their appearance.

Potential for further tooth loss

  • If the gap is due to a missing tooth and is not addressed, the surrounding teeth may become unstable due to the lack of support, increasing the risk of losing more teeth.
  • This can lead to further complications with chewing and speaking.

Impact on overall health

  • In severe cases, poor oral health due to gaps and associated infections can have wider health implications.
  • Bacteria entering the bloodstream can potentially affect heart health, among other issues.

Journey

Patient Journey

Appointment 1 - preparing your tooth

At your first visit, we’ll carefully prepare your tooth, take impressions or digital scans, and record the shade of your teeth so your new crown blends in naturally. Your comfort is always our priority. From the moment
you arrive at Bridge Dental Clinic, we’ll make sure you feel at ease in our calm, welcoming environment. If you’re feeling nervous, you’ll be supported by our kind and reassuring team every step of the way.

Before you leave, we’ll place a temporary crown to protect your tooth while your bespoke crown is being crafted by our skilled technicians.

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Appointment 2 - Fitting your crown

At your second visit, we’ll securely fit your custom•made crown, g,v,ng you back a strong, natural-looking tooth-and the confidence of a healthy smile.

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