A dental bridge fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth with an artificial tooth anchored to the natural teeth either side. It’s custom-made to match your smile and, with proper care, can last up to 15 years or more.
A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth with an artificial tooth anchored to the natural teeth on either side of the gap. It suits patients with healthy teeth either side of the gap, who want a fixed rather than removable replacement.
Sometimes the teeth either side of the gap are prepared for crowns, with the bridge cemented onto them. In other cases we use a resin-bonded bridge, which attaches to your natural teeth using metal brackets instead.
The teeth either side of the gap are prepared, sometimes for crowns, to anchor the bridge securely.
Your custom-made bridge is cemented onto the prepared teeth, closing the gap with an artificial tooth that matches your smile.
Brushing, flossing and an antiseptic mouthwash, plus regular check-ups, help your bridge last as long as possible.
| Treatment | From | Member price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal-based bridge (per unit) | £950 | £760 | Member price is lower. See Membership & Pricing. |
| All-ceramic bridge (per unit) | £1,050 | £840 | Member price is lower. See Membership & Pricing. |
Membership plans cover routine care and cut 20% off most other treatment. See Membership & Pricing to find the right plan.
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Fitting a bridge is designed to be comfortable. We use local anaesthetic to numb the area during the procedure so you’re comfortable throughout.
With proper care and maintenance, a dental bridge can last up to 15 years or more. Regular check-ups and good oral hygiene help it last.
Brush your teeth and bridge twice a day, floss daily and use an antiseptic mouthwash, and avoid hard or sticky foods that could damage or dislodge it.
Restorative dentistry means repairing damaged teeth and replacing missing ones. It includes fillings, crowns, root canals, gum disease care, bridges, dentures and implants. Your dentist can explain which suit you.
You can replace a missing tooth with a bridge, a denture or an implant, and in some cases the gap can be left alone. Which suits you depends on your teeth, gums and jawbone, so a dentist’s assessment comes first.
The ridge of bone that held a tooth shrinks once it is out, mostly in the first months. A graft in the socket may reduce this, but the evidence is very uncertain. Gum disease can also damage bone around your teeth.
Book a consultation to find out whether a bridge or another replacement option suits your case, before you decide.
