The advantage of such an appliance is that it is fixed in the mouth, unlike a denture. The false tooth does require the support of adjacent teeth, however, so the adjacent teeth do need to be drilled and shaped to accommodate the crown-like structure that shall be placed on it.
It will look aesthetically pleasing and will be able to allow you to resume your normal function when it comes to eating, as well as improving the way your smile looks.
No, the false tooth is attached to the adjacent teeth and, once placed, will stay in your mouth, unlike a denture.
To replace the missing tooth with a false tooth by way of a bridge, it is important that there are strong adjacent teeth. If the teeth on either side are also missing, or not strong enough to offer support, a bridge may not be suited to the space. There are other options open to you to close the gap, which your dentist can advise you about.
There are three options to close a gap left by a missing tooth.
Bridges are favourable because they are fixed in your mouth, however they do require the support of adjacent teeth and in order to offer this support, we do shape, and takeaway otherwise healthy tooth structure.
Dentures are much more conservative but they are removable, which some patients may not favour. They will be bale to fill large areas of missing teeth very easily and can be aesthetically pleasing.
Implants, tend to be the most costly, but they are the closest thing to your natural tooth in terms of their functionality. They are fixed, unlike dentures, and do not need the support of adjacent teeth, unlike bridges.
Your dentist will advise you on the best option suited to your mouth and budget.
This nice lady came in with a broken molar and a gap in front of it
Dr. Kish restored both with a bridge, fixing the broken down molar and closing the unsightly gap in front of it.
This gentleman came in with a missing lower tooth
Dr. Kish restored it with a bridge – the aesthetics, in this case, were very challenging due to the natural discoloration and wear on the adjacent teeth but a fantastic final result.
The fees for bridges are listed below. The prices may vary depending on the expertise of the dentist conducting the procedure. Note that there is an initial consultation that is required before commencing treatment.
We do offer interest-free finance options for our patients to help spread the cost of treatment, and you can speak to any one of our team about that when you come in.
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Phone: 01223 461 381
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