Dental Bridge liverpool

A dental bridge or Maryland bridge is a cost effective way to close unsightly gaps in your smile that might be making you self-conscious.  Apart from being unsightly, gaps in your smile can also make it difficult to chew food and lead to strain and stress on surrounding teeth, excessive wear and problems with your bite that may cause headaches and muscle problems.  Gaps (usually caused by decay, infection or gum disease requiring tooth removal can also lead to gum disease and fixing tooth decay with white tooth fillings.  So in general gaps are considered very bad for your dental health.  If you are looking for Dentures then follow the link here: Dentures Liverpool.

 

 

Dental Bridge

 

Here at Smileworks we do some of the best bridgework in Liverpool and have literally hundreds of delighted patients coming to see us each month for restorative work of this kind.  You can see some reviews below.  Bridges are one of many ways to fix gaps in your smile, others are braces and Implants.  Click the links to learn more about these.

 

 

4.9
Based on 1595 reviews
Very friendly and helpful staff from Eduardo and Andreea ☺️
Anila R.
15:32 25 Jul 25
My experience here has been really good, everyone here has been very friendly and communicated the treatment process well. I had fixed braces and Eduardo did a great job straightening my teeth. 🙂
Rachel D.
11:42 25 Jul 25
Had my braces fitted by Eduardo & Andrea today after putting together a dental plan previously, all work I've had here has been to the highest standard & I've always been made at ease by James & all of the girls on reception as well as painless fillings from Emma, wouldn't go elsewhere 🙂
Danny S
09:37 25 Jul 25
Had a great experience with Dr Eduardo and Steph! Really caring and considerate.
Cara W.
18:11 23 Jul 25
Emma is amazing at what she does my 12 year old Daughter hated the gap in her front teeth. Emma and Andrea were amazing knew exactly what to do with composite bonding and closed the gap. My Daughter is so happy thank you for giving her confidence back and now she can smile again ❤️.
Shelley T.
11:29 23 Jul 25
I’ve been with Smile Works for just over a year now, I initially joined from having a bad experience somewhere else so when I came to Smile Works my anxiety at the dentist was horrible but over the course of a year the amazing dentists have made me feel at ease and the biggest pro (especially when it comes to dental anxiety) is that the dentists won’t rush you or the procedure.I’ve had the please of having Khal, Jo and Rachel. All phenomenal dentists that I feel happy and comfortable with working on my teeth in the future ☺️
Jennifer Q.
08:49 23 Jul 25
I had an outstanding experience at Smile Work, and I can't thank Dr. Eduardo enough for his exceptional skill and care. From start to finish, my Invisalign treatment was handled with the utmost professionalism and expertise. I'm absolutely thrilled with the results and am 100% satisfied with my smile. Highly recommend.
mya M.
15:01 19 Jul 25
Eduardo has been brilliant from start to finish fixing an issue that no other dentist could resolve before and he has a lovely kind way with people 🤩
Joanne M.
13:00 18 Jul 25
Great thank you. I requested an appointment to replace a fixed retainer and was seen the same day by Eduardo and Steph. They provided clear advice and dealt with the issue quickly and with good care.
Holly K.
18:30 16 Jul 25
I visited today to get my braces fitted; I wished I had done this sooner. I'm not great with doctors or dentists, but Eduardo and Steph today were really great. The actual braces didn't take long at all, that supriseed me and walked away with a some advice and a goodie bag.
Nathan W.
14:02 16 Jul 25

How do Bridges Work?

A bridge works by literally bridging the gap between the two teeth either side of the gap.  Bridges are made from tough dental porcelain and can withstand forces extremely well making them durable and safe.  Dentists call bridges ‘fixed partial dentures’.  The bridge is fixed to the teeth either side of the gap by preparing the tooth surfaces and then using strong dental composite glue to fix them in place.  The teeth either side of a bridge are prepared in precisely the same way as dental crowns. Bridges sometimes come out but many patients report having them in for many years and even decades without any problems.

 

 

The porcelain used to make your bridge is beautifully translucent and bright and will blend in perfectly with your existing teeth so people won’t be able to tell the difference between the real and the false teeth.  A single tooth bridge can replace one missing tooth and also multiple unit bridges can replace more than one tooth in your mouth.  They are simple larger and are described by dentists depending on how many teeth they are replacing.  We would say a ‘one unit bridge’ for one missing teeth or a ‘three unit bridge’ that replaces three teeth.  No matter how many units in your bridge, it is always anchored to the two teeth adjacent the gap in your smile.

 

For larger gaps, the bridge (or Pontic) must be anchored to two stable and healthy teeth for the whole thing to have a good chance of success and last you a long time before needing to be replaced.  Bridges are custom designed by our master ceramists in a laboratory and their finish is expertly crafted from a number of possible materials including gold, porcelain or metal.

Benefits and risks

Advantages of dental bridges:

Disadvantages of dental bridges:

Procedure and Aftercare

Bridges are placed in two separate appointments:

The two teeth adjacent the gap are ‘prepped’ which means a thin sliver of enamel is removed from them.  An impression of the prepped teeth and gap is taken and sent to the lab where a ceramist creates the restoration.

The bridge, fresh back from the lab, is placed in your mouth and once we are happy with the function and aesthetic of the piece, it will be fixed into your mouth with special dental cement.

 

Bridge vs Implant

To read more on the particular differences between bridges and implants read our article here:  Bridges vs Implants.   You can also read all about the costs of implants vs bridges in our article where our experts compare the cost of dental implants here: dental implants cost UK

CARING FOR YOUR BRIDGE

Here’s how to look after your bridge:

How Much Does Bridgework Cost?

Bridges cost £850 per tooth unit.  So a one unit bridge costs £850, a two unit would cost £1,700, a three unity would cost £2,550, and so on.  This is around half the dental implants cost making bridges an extremely cost effective solution for gaps and missing teeth.

 

Bridge per tooth | from £850

 

Bridges, like all our cosmetic dentistry is available on dental finance. We understand some work can be expensive. We help you pay with 0%APR finance options.  Get an instant result in our office or at home. We offer patient finance through Medenta Finance (subject to age and status, minimum spend applies

To book your consultation, use our 24/7 online booking system or get in touch by calling 0151 236 5166.

 

Before and Afters

Here’s one of our latest Bridge before and afters:   Porcelain Bridge Before and after

IMPLANT SUPPORTED BRIDGES

Here’s a useful video outlining the procedure for implant supported bridges.

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