Dental Bridges

Are you feeling conscious about your missing teeth? Dental bridges can replace a single tooth or series of missing teeth by bridging the gap using artificial teeth (called pontics). They offer a much sturdier solution than dentures and are a more affordable and less invasive option than dental implants.

At Coburg Hill Oral Care, we can help restore your smile and dental function quickly with the full range of our oral health services, including dental bridges. Patients of all ages in Coburg and the northern suburbs of Melbourne, including Preston, Brunswick, Reservoir and beyond, can use our dental treatments.

While bridges won’t prevent some of the bone loss beneath the gums in the same way as implants, they can:

• help you maintain your face shape
• give you the ability to speak and chew normally
• prevent remaining teeth from drifting
• they can give you the confidence to smile again (especially for dental bridge for front teeth)

A tooth bridge can last for five to 15 years. The better your dental hygiene, the longer they last.

Your dentist may recommend this solution if you have strong bone structure and healthy teeth on either side of the missing ones, to support the dental bridge.

Other than that, your dentist will also look into other factors to determine if a bridge is right for you or if other treatments in conjunction with bridges are needed to restore your oral health and function.

After a general consultation with our team, the teeth used as an abutment for the multiple or single tooth bridge are prepared. These teeth are usually contoured to prepare for crowns. Impressions (moulds) are made and are used by the dental lab to create your bridge. You’ll receive a temporary bridge to protect your teeth and gums until permanent placement.

During your subsequent visits, your bridge will be placed, checked and adjusted to achieve a perfect fit. This may take multiple visits, as the bite and framework may need to be adjusted after use. Once your dentist is sure the fit is perfect for you, the bridge will be permanently cemented into place. Recovery is very quick and generally painless.