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A dental bridge is a fixed, artificial tooth supported by a neighbouring tooth. They are widely used to bridge the gap between teeth. If you have lost 1 or more teeth, a bridge is an effective way to restore your smile.
A bridge is similar to a crown, but it is made up of multiple joined up units and can replace several missing teeth.
There are 2 main types of dental bridges.
Maryland bridges can be an ideal solution to replace a single missing tooth as they can be long-lasting and require little or no drilling on the supporting tooth, which is of great advantage, particularly for younger patients. It can be an ideal solution where teeth are congenitally missing.
Conventional bridges rely on shaping the supporting teeth either side of the missing tooth gap. A conventional dental bridge appears as 2 or more dental crowns joined together.
Sycamore House Dental Practice’s experienced dentists will help you choose the best treatment solution for a missing tooth.
A dental bridge offers a range of benefits for restoring and enhancing your smile by replacing missing teeth in an aesthetically pleasing way. Our experienced cosmetic dentists will be able to advise if you are a good candidate for this treatment modality.
Dentures are removable and require a certain amount of gum coverage.
Dental Implants are fixed to your bone and unlike bridges, do not place stress on neighbouring teeth. They can be the most life-like way to replace a missing tooth.
At your first visit, your experienced dentist at Sycamore House will discuss your options to decide which treatment approach is suitable for you.
The tooth is shaped under local anaesthetic, this is followed by impressions or a 3D digital scan of your teeth which typically takes about 60 minutes.
Bridges are custom made in a dental laboratory by skilled dental technicians.
The dentist the tooth and carefully fits your bridge. This procedure typically takes a few minutes. Once the bridge has been fitted, you can start using it as normal.
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This depends on the strength of the supporting teeth and how well you are able to clean in between and under the bridge. It is not unusual for bridges to last around 10-15 years or longer. Like other dental work, bridges require daily brushing and flossing to reduce the risk of decay ad gum problems. Our experienced hygienists can help you look after your crowns and bridges, so they last as long as possible.
Cleaning under a dental bridge is important to maintain oral hygiene and prevent issues like plaque buildup, gum disease, and bad breath. Since the bridge is fixed and doesn't allow access to the area beneath the false tooth (pontic), you need specific tools and techniques to clean effectively. Here’s how you can clean under a dental bridge:
Use a Super Floss or Floss Threader
Super floss and floss threaders help guide dental floss beneath the bridge.
How to care for your dental bridge:
Use an interdental brush
An interdental brush is a small brush that fits between teeth and can help clean the sides of the bridge and under the pontic.
Water flosser (Oral Irrigator)
A water flosser, like a Waterpik, is highly effective for cleaning under dental bridges. It uses a stream of water to flush out debris and bacteria.
It’s particularly useful if you find flossing difficult.
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