A dental bridge is one of the easiest, fastest, and most affordable way of fixing missing teeth. Unlike the more expensive surgical implants, bridges offer a straightforward way of filling in gaps between teeth.

But how do you know that you really do need a dental bridge instead of any other restorative procedure or appliance?

Here, we sum up the most common signs that a dental bridge is the right option for you.

• When having a tooth out, your teeth either side of the new gap might move or collapse. A dental bridge can not only replace the missing tooth, but will also prevent the movement or collapsing of the adjacent teeth.

• If you’ve got missing anterior teeth or posterior teeth, and you don’t want to wear an awkward denture that you can remove- a dental bridge is fixed in the mouth, and will feel like your own, natural teeth.
• Tooth loss in one or more neighbouring teeth caused by gum disease can be replaced by dental bridges in suitable cases.

Visit your dentist to find out your options for restoring missing teeth and if a dental bridge is what you need. It can be the difference in chewing, and smiling again.