Dental bridges for great looking teeth

A dental bridge, alongside dental implants and dentures, is a means of replacing missing teeth that have been lost either as a result of an injury or accident or as a result of severe tooth decay or advanced gum disease. Sometimes, a decayed tooth can be saved by restoration or root canal treatment but if the damage is too extensive, the tooth will usually be extracted.

There are three main types of dental bridge; these include the traditional fixed bridge, the cantilever bridge and the resin-bonded bridge. The type of bridge used depends largely on the location of the missing tooth; a resin-bonded bridge is usually used to fill a gap between the front teeth, while a cantilever bridge is used when there are only health teeth remaining on one side of the gap. Traditional fixed bridges are the most common type of bridge; this bridge is made up of a pontic (a false tooth) that is anchored onto two new crowns and supported by the neighbouring teeth.

Kent dentists commonly use dental bridges that are made of porcelain as they look more natural and are durable; some patients choose metal bridges and some go for a combination of metal and porcelain.

Fitting dental bridges is a common dental job, as it is important to fill gaps in the teeth; gaps may cause problems with speech and eating and they can make the appearance of the smile less attractive; alternative methods include dental implants and dentures.