There are a number of effective ways to replace missing teeth, including dental bridges, dentures and dental implants. The most appropriate option for you depends on several factors such as how many teeth you have missing and the health of your jaw or neighbouring teeth.
Dental bridges are best suited to cases where a small number of teeth are missing (usually between one and four). A bridge typically comprises of the appropriate number of replacement teeth which are fitted with a dental crown on either side.
These two supporting crowns are fitted on top of the two natural teeth adjacent to the gap.
Our superb cosmetic dentistry team includes Martin Witzman and Jessica Morris, who have over 38 years dental experience between them.
They have extensive knowledge and skill in restoring smiles and have expertly fitted dental bridges for many patients.
The actual process is pretty similar to that of a dental crown. The teeth surrounding the gap act as abutments. The dentist usually smooths them down and removes some of the enamel to make them ready for the dental adhesive.
The whole process can be completed in a couple of appointments. The first appointment involves the dentist taking measurements in order to accurately build the bridge itself. A temporary bridge will usually be fitted to fill the gap while the bridge is produced. Once it is back with the dentist the patient will be called in again and the final bridge will be fitted.
When cared for properly, in many situations there is no reason dental bridges should not last a lifetime. A little bit of maintenance might be required now and then, but proper brushing and dedication to oral hygiene will keep them going strong for many years.
If you are worried by the procedure we are able to carry much of the work out under sedation.
A routine procedure and the most common type of bridge.
A more specialist procedure required when there is only one suitable tooth adjacent to the gap.
Before 3 tooth bridge
After 3 tooth bridge
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Thank you.”
We are now obliged to carry out all NHS treatment on under 12’s using inhalation sedation only.
This limits the types of treatment that we may be able to carry out on NHS contract, and regrettably we cannot guarantee that we will be able to complete all of the treatment you have been referred for.
We remain compliant with National ‘IACSD’ sedation guidelines which allow us the clinical freedom to use -where necessary -alternative ‘advanced’ sedation techniques on a non- NHS (private) basis.
If it looks like treatment will not be successful under ‘basic’ sedation, the options will be to refer you onward to Community Dental Service or Hospital (where facilities allow) or back to your own dentist for the treatment to be attempted under local anasethetic, or to discuss re-referral on a private basis.
We wish to make clear that this situation is purely as a result of NHS commissioning and completely beyond our control, but assure you of our best efforts in continuing to provide high standards in NHS treatment where possible.
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