Bridges

At Brixton Smiles we’re passionate about providing our patients with their best smile ever, which is why we have such a comprehensive range of restorations available.

What is a bridge?

A bridge can be used to replace a missing tooth or teeth. Designed to help ‘bridge’ a gap in the mouth, a bridge uses the surrounding healthy teeth as support anchors for a prosthetic tooth or teeth. In some cases, we may also need to attach a crown in order to ensure the full functionality and health of the tooth.

What types of bridge are available?

Other than the traditional style of bridge described above, there are several different types of bridge available:

• A Maryland bridge uses a frame made of either metal or porcelain to attach the prosthetic tooth to the surrounding support teeth
• An adhesive bridge is attached to the surrounding teeth using a metal ‘wing’ that is fixed to the back of the remaining healthy teeth
• A cantilever bridge uses just one neighbouring healthy tooth to support the new prosthetic tooth

Why might I need a bridge?

We might recommend a bridge if you have a missing tooth or teeth, or teeth that are in need of extraction. We always recommended replacing teeth wherever possible, as missing teeth can cause a variety of oral health issues.

These include increased risk of bone loss, increased risk of decay, and misalignment and movement of the remaining teeth. Missing teeth can also cause feelings of low self-esteem or self-consciousness when it comes to your smile, and we want to do everything we can to bring back your best smile.

If you think you may be in need of a bridge, or want to discuss any of the other restorative or cosmetic dentistry treatments we offer, feel free to contact us here at the practice.