Getting a dental bridge in Leeds could be the answer to that missing tooth, especially if that gap is in the front of your mouth, which can look quite unsightly. Vanity aside though, it’s not the only reason you should consider a replacement- oral health comes into the equation too. The gap is a food trap and can lead to a build-up of bacteria. It can lead to further infection and disease and the teeth that are left are vulnerable to movement. A bridge is one treatment to solve these problems and one of the cheaper alternatives on the market. Depending on where the tooth has been lost, there are three out there to remedy the loss. The more popular choice is where one or two teeth that are attached to a crown at each end and then cemented onto the teeth that remain around the gap. If there are more than two teeth missing, the strength of the bridge can be enhanced by attaching it onto a mini implant. A cantilever bridge fixes the new tooth to one remaining tooth using wires and resin bonding, as does a Maryland bridge, bonding to two or more teeth. They can be manufactured in varying materials from porcelain to gold- this also depends on how much work is required from the bridge, such as chewing.
Having a bridge fitted can cost anywhere from £300 upwards and once fitted, requires more attention to cleaning, but if maintained, they can last you up to 20 years.
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