The teeth are made from strong stuff, but years of wear and tear and injuries can take their toll and most of us need restorative treatment at some point in our lives. Common types of restorative treatment include:
Crowns
Fillings
Dental bridges
Why would I need restorative dental treatment?
You may need restorative dental treatment if you have cavities, have injured or fractured your tooth, have had root canal treatment, have had a tooth knocked out or extracted or your tooth has been weakened by a large filling. The type of restoration you have usually depends on the extent of the damage to the tooth and the location of the tooth.
About dental bridges
A dental bridge is a type of restoration used to replace a missing tooth. There are various types of dental bridge, including:
Traditional fixed bridge
Cantilever bridge
Maryland bridge (also known as a resin-bonded bridge)
A traditional fixed bridge is the most common type of bridge. It is made from a pontic (a false tooth), fused to two crowns. A cantilever bridge is used when there are healthy teeth on one side of the gap only and a Maryland bridge is often recommended when one of the front teeth is missing.
Dental bridges can be made from many different materials, including gold, metal alloys, porcelain and metal fused to ceramic. Metal bridges tend to be stronger than ceramic bridges, but ceramic bridges are more aesthetically pleasing; often, the best solution is to go for a ceramic and metal bridge.
Benefits of a dental bridge
Dental bridges are an effective means of replacing a missing tooth. They restore the look of the smile, giving you confidence when you smile and enable you to eat, drink and speak without any problems.
Dental bridges should last for several years provided that they are well looked-after. It is important to keep the bridge clean and your dentist will check your bridge every time you have a routine check-up. Contact the team at Clifton Dental Studio, right in the heart of Bristol, for more information.
Tooth loss is a problem that can affect patients of all ages. Losing a single tooth or a number of teeth is distressing and it can have far-reaching implications for your confidence, health and wellbeing. We always recommend replacing missing teeth and one of our options is dental bridges.
About dental bridges
Dental bridges are a popular choice for people who have a missing tooth. The most common type of dental bridge is a traditional fixed bridge, which is made from a false tooth and two crowns. The bridge is supported by the neighbouring teeth and helps to improve the aesthetic of the smile, as well as improving speech and enabling you to eat and enjoy a variety of foods. It is also possible to connect a dental bridge to a dental implant.
We use high quality materials to create durable and functional bridges and we offer a choice of materials to suit your preferences, including precious metals, metal alloys and ceramics. Porcelain bridges are very popular because they create the best aesthetics.
Dental bridges are custom-made to ensure the best fit and the procedure is pain-free.
Will a dental bridge affect my speech?
In some cases, it can take a couple of days to get used to the bridge and this means that your speech may be slightly different during this period. However, most people find that the bridge doesn’t affect the way they speak at all and in cases where a patient has been without a tooth for a long time, a bridge can actually improve speech.
How long do bridges last?
Dental bridges should last for around 5-7 years and with good oral hygiene and regular dental visits, the lifespan may even reach over 10 years. Every time you have a routine check-up, your dentist will check your bridge.
Tooth loss is an issue faced by patients of all ages, but thankfully there are some excellent tooth replacement treatments available on the market. Whether you’ve lost a single tooth or have a number of missing teeth, there are effective solutions out there and there are numerous advantages to replacing lost teeth. One popular option for a single missing tooth is a dental bridge.
What is a dental bridge?
Dental bridges are restorations designed to fill gaps in the smile by replacing a missing tooth with a false tooth. There are various different types of bridge and the most common is the traditional fixed bridge. This appliance is made from a false tooth supported by a crown on either side. Bridges are versatile, durable and can be designed to match the natural teeth perfectly. It is possible to make bridges from ceramics including porcelain, as well as precious and non-precious metals. Porcelain bridges are very popular because they produce beautiful, natural looking aesthetics.
Bridges are a great option for patients with a missing tooth because they are easy to maintain, last for up to 15 years and are more affordable than dental implants. The procedure to fit a bridge is straightforward and treatment is usually complete within 2 weeks. All our bridges are custom-made for the individual patient and once they have been made, they are fixed into position in a simple procedure.
What are the alternatives to a dental bridge?
Dentures and dental implants are alternatives to dental bridges. Dentures are a very popular option for patients who have lost a number of teeth, while dental implants can be beneficial for patients with one, several or a whole arch of missing teeth. Implants last a lifetime and have many benefits for patients of all ages. Dentures are effective and affordable, and modern dentures also look very natural. The best way to decide which option is best for you is to arrange a consultation where we will examine your mouth and then discuss the different treatments with you to help you make a well-informed decision.
If you lose a tooth due to an injury, or you are advised to have a tooth extracted as a result of decay or infection, we have a range of options to restore your smile, including dental bridges.
About dental bridges
Dental bridges are a very popular tooth replacement treatment, and are most commonly used to replace a single tooth. Bridges are usually made from a false tooth, which is fused to two crowns, one on each side. However, it is also possible to get bridges that are supported on one side of the gap only. These bridges are known as traditional fixed bridges and cantilever bridges respectively.
There are various materials that can be used to make a dental bridge, including precious and non-precious metals and ceramics. We often find that porcelain is a very popular choice because it produces the most attractive aesthetics and enables us to replace the tooth without detracting from the natural beauty of the smile.
Bridges are custom-made for the individual patient and they are fitted during a simple and painless procedure. Once the bridge has been fitted, your dentist will check it every time you have a check-up. Provided that you look after the bridge, it should last for around 10-15 years.
Advantages of dental bridges
Dental bridges are a more affordable option than dental implants and the treatment process is simple, painless and relatively quick. Usually treatment is complete within 2-3 weeks and then you can enjoy the benefits of your new tooth. Bridges are durable and they can provide extremely natural aesthetics.
With a dental bridge, you can enjoy better oral function and a reduced risk of oral disease, as well as feeling more confident when you smile.
Have you lost a tooth? If so, there’s no need to panic with our excellent range of tooth replacement treatments. Whether you’re missing a single tooth or you’ve lost a number of teeth, we can help.
Treatments we offer
We have a range of options available for patients of all ages with single or multiple missing teeth, including dental implants, dentures and dental bridges.
Dental bridges
Dental bridges are intended to bridge the gap between two teeth when the middle tooth has been lost. Bridges are an affordable, long-lasting solution to tooth loss and the treatment process is simple, painless and quick. With dental bridge treatment, you can have a new tooth and a complete, healthy-looking smile within 2 weeks. Bridges can be made from different materials including metals and ceramics. Porcelain bridges are very popular because they produce the most natural looking aesthetics. Bridges should last for around 10-15 years.
Dentures
Dentures provide a solution for patients with multiple missing teeth and we provide partial and complete dentures. Dentures are a tried and tested method and modern dentures are highly functional and aesthetically pleasing. Our dentures are made from high grade materials and they are crafted with care for the best fit.
Dental implants
Dental implants are a relatively new concept in tooth replacement and they have taken the field of dentistry by storm. Implants are designed as a replacement for the tooth root and they are placed in sockets in the jaw bone. When they have fused the bone tissue they are then attached to a denture, crown or dental bridge to replace the rest of the tooth. Implants last for a long time and they require minimal maintenance. They are the closest match to natural teeth and they offer a solution for patients with a single, several or an entire arch of missing teeth.
You can lose teeth at any time of life, through injury, accident, oral disease or ageing. At Clifton Dental Studio we have an array of solutions to cater for the varying needs of our patients and enable them to eat, speak and smile without anxiety, worry or difficulty.
Our tooth replacement treatments
We offer dentures, dental bridges and dental implants to replace lost teeth.
Dentures
Dentures are a tried and tested tooth replacement treatment that offers amazing levels of functionality, as well as affordability and natural looking aesthetics. Our partial and complete dentures are custom-made from the finest quality materials and our dental technicians are first class. We also offer implant-retained dentures. These are dentures supported by dental implants.
Dental implants
Dental implants are the latest innovation in the world of tooth replacement and they are designed to act as a substitute for the missing tooth root. Implants are placed into sockets in the jaw bone and they then integrate into the tissue to become part of the oral cavity. Once the implants have integrated, they are then connected to a crown, a dental bridge or a denture. We offer traditional implants, mini implants and the revolutionary All-on-4 system, which provides same-day tooth replacement.
Dental bridges
Dental bridges are a popular option for patients with a single missing tooth and they offer a quick, simple and affordable alternative to implant treatment. The traditional fixed bridge is the most common type of bridge and this appliance is made of a false tooth fused to two crowns. Bridges can be made from different materials such as porcelain, and they last for between 10 and 15 years. Bridge treatment usually takes around 2 weeks and the procedure to fit the bridge is completely painless.
The Clifton Dental Studio of Bristol are experts when it comes to anything that may go wrong in your mouth and you are lucky that they serve the Swindon area. Tooth loss is probably the most shocking of crisis’ that can ever happen to you and both from a health angle and to maintain a radiant smile, and it is important to act on it quickly and give these people a call for advice. One of the options that may be suggested to you is a dental bridge and this is a perfect way to overcome the loss of a tooth. This method has been around for decades and proven itself with the use of resins and wires and the use of crowns bonded to the surrounding teeth. But with any great treatment, it has not only shown that it is reliable, it has also evolved and now can be used alongside the fitting of dental implants that have taken this treatment to a better and more reliable level. Bridges can be hard to clean at the beginning, but they will give you a good 20 years of service; they are fairly cheap to have done and they will put that smile back into your mouth. Sit down and chat with your dentist about your options when it comes to bridges; they can be adapted for any situation that may crop up, so you should weigh-up your options before making a choice.
The loss of your teeth, regardless of the cause, can be a very traumatic experience for everyone. It can result in a severe loss of self-confidence, it may change the way you pronounce words, cause difficulties when chewing and even cause the teeth on either side of the gap to lean towards each other due to severe strain.
However, there is a solution. Dental bridges are a form of false tooth that can be used to fill in any gaps left by lost teeth. Unlike dentures, bridges are a permanent form of replacement as your dentist will anchor the bridge to your other teeth using either a resin or cement.
Dental bridges can be fitted by your local dentist in Bath. On your first visit, your dentist will prepare for the fitting of your bridges by creating space in the mouth for the new crown. In addition, a mould of your teeth will be taken, form which your bridge will be produced. On your second visit, your dentist will fit your bridge into your mouth and adjust it slightly until they are happy with the bite. However, this will not be a permanent fixture; most dentists like to leave you bridge in temporarily for a few weeks, in order to see if you are comfortable with the fit. Once you are happy, they will attach the bridge permanently.
Once your bridge has been fitted, your oral hygiene must be stepped up a notch. Even with the best bridges, you will still find gaps around your tooth, and so will bacteria. Cleaning and flossing is essential to maintain your bridge and to avoid any further decay or the development of gum disease. If you dental bridge is properly cleaned and taken care of, it should last for 10-15 years- you can get all the information about bridges you need from Clifton Dental of Bristol.
Dental bridges are a fabulous way of replacing the loss of a tooth in Bath. They are one of the cheapest ways of sheering up a gap, durable, reliable and with the aid of a dental implant, damn near indestructible. Of course, they will help to maintain the health of your occlusion and maintain the health of your mouth. They come in various disguises though what you have done depends on where the tooth has been lost. If it is to the rear of the mouth, you may need to have resin and wires in order to attach the new ‘tooth’ to the tooth next door. The easiest dental bridge to have fitted is when the tooth has been lost between a row of other teeth; here you can get the new tooth attached to two crowns, and after the two adjacent teeth are prepared, the whole unit is cemented into place. And as has been said before, anchor it with a dental implant and you’ll be smiling. But bridges come with a little bit of a government health warning as well, for to keep your mouth healthy once you have had one fitted, there is a particular way to clean in and around them and you must master the way of doing this from the off to ensure your mouth is kept free of the residues of food that can breed bacteria- your dentist will guide you on how to look after your bridge once it has been fitted.
Dental patients now have a great luxury of choice when it comes to some of the familiar dental practices which are the staple of dental surgeries. This is the case with tooth loss as dental scientists have developed a number of different solutions in order to effectively replace teeth which are missing. Read on to find out about one of them, dental bridges, and then you can decide whether it is the right option for you.
Most people will never have to worry about losing their teeth but it can happen as a result of poor dental hygiene, a bad accident which has affected the mouth, or because of old age. If you are unlucky enough to lose a tooth or teeth, you will know how important it is to get it or them replaced with something that can replicate the functions of teeth. Even if you have only lost a single tooth, you will probably find that you can still eat, drink and talk as normal but the teeth surrounding the gap can start to shift into the vacant space and it might affect your appearance and self confidence.
Dental bridges are a relatively simple solution to tooth loss in that they involve attaching a false tooth to the surrounding teeth. This means that there is no invasive surgery and can be inexpensive compared to some other methods. Different types of bridge work are used in different circumstances, for example if the tooth is at the front of the mouth or, for whatever reason, the false tooth can only be attached on one side to one tooth. You should make an appointment with your Swindon dentist if you have lost a tooth or teeth and need to find out about the options available to you.
Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
