Bridges

Proper daily cleaning is essential for maintaining your bridge and preventing issues such as bad breath and gum disease. You’ll need to clean beneath the artificial replacement tooth daily. Your dentist or hygienist will show you how to use special floss and brushes, as a standard toothbrush cannot reach these areas effectively.

While the initial cost of a dental bridge may seem significant, it represents a valuable investment in your long-term oral health and aesthetics. At our practice in Worthing, we provide you with a fully costed treatment plan, so you are aware of the expected costs before your treatment begins.

With diligent care, including maintaining the health of the supporting teeth, dental bridges can last for over a decade.

The main alternatives to dental bridges are removable partial dentures and dental implants. Bridges offer a more secure solution compared to partial dentures, as they are fixed in place and won’t shift or slip. Implants are considered superior in terms of durability and aesthetics but are generally more expensive. Bridges can be seamlessly integrated with implants to replace multiple missing teeth.

Bridges can be used to replace a small number of missing teeth if the neighbouring teeth are sufficiently strong. The number of missing teeth, condition of the neighbouring teeth, condition of the supporting gums and bone are all important factors which need to be assessed by your dentist prior to making a bridge. Your dentist will also be able to advise on alternative methods of replacing missing teeth after a clinical examination.