Europa House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DD
Europa House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DDAs the name suggests, bridges have been designed to help ‘bridge’ a gap in a mouth. This gap could be caused by just one or several missing teeth. A bridge will fill this gap with prosthetic teeth that are attached to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap.
As a practice that promotes preventive dentistry, we also recommend replacing missing teeth where possible at West Street Dental Practice. Missing teeth can lead to further oral health issues in the future, as well as having a direct, detrimental effect on the patient in the short term. Gaps in the mouth can cause difficulty eating and speaking for example, as well as lead to unhappiness with your smile.
There are several different bridge types available, and we’ll be able to recommend which is most suitable for you and your needs at a consultation.
The most commonly placed bridges include:
The first stage of placing a bridge involves a consultation with us here at West Street Dental Practice, where we can determine whether a – and which type of – the bridge is appropriate for you. We will often take an X-ray at this stage, so we can ascertain the bone density and structure of the jaw.
Once your treatment has been decided upon, you’ll return to us here at the practice and we’ll first prepare the teeth on either side of the bridge. If we are placing a traditional bridge, a small layer of enamel may need to be removed and we’ll then take an impression or digital scan which will be used to make your bridge.
Once your bridge is ready, you can come back into the practice to have it placed. We’ll make sure it sits and fits properly and comfortably in the mouth, and go through all your after-care needs with you.
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