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What are dental bridges?

Dental bridges are false teeth that are permanently anchored on neighbouring teeth, in order to replace one or more missing teeth. The false tooth is known as a pontic and is fused between two crowns that serve as anchors by attaching to the teeth on each side of the false tooth, thereby bridging them together.

If the proposed anchor teeth are healthy, aesthetically pleasing teeth with no restorations or imperfections, an implant might be a better solution to replace the missing teeth.

When are dental bridges needed?

Bridges are recommended when there are one or more teeth missing that affect your

What are bridges made of?

How long will dental bridges last?

This will depend largely on how well you look after your teeth. Dental bridges require a higher level of care and attention than your natural teeth. You need to follow a specialised oral hygiene program and attend regular check ups at your dentist. Combined with a tooth kind diet, a high quality dental bridge can last 10-15 years.

How to take care of your dental bridges?

Practice optimum dental hygiene:

Brushing and flossing:

Diet and eating habits:

What are the advantages of dental bridges?

What are the disadvantages of dental bridges?