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 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 1537 reviews
Today I started my fixed braces journey with Eduardo & Andreea. From the moment of looking for a dentist to help me achieve my dream smile I came across Eduardo & Ana. There work speaks for it self it really does what they have achieved with many cases is spectacular the care and quality speaks for it self. Upon having my consultation with Eduardo it was clear I have arrived! He put me at ease explained everything clearly and was so knowledgeable so I went ahead and booked in straight away. Today I had my lower brace fitted and again the level of care was amazing he went above and beyond to to make me comfortable. His gentleness, patience an level of care was out of this world Simply amazing all round thank you 👏
Peter O G.
17:43 29 Apr 25
Eduardo and Andreea were brilliant, as was the music choice
stuart M.
10:18 29 Apr 25
A big thank you to Ana and Eduardo who have been amazing. Very friendly and helpful in every way.
Kevin B.
12:26 22 Apr 25
Ana is always very sweet. She helped made my smile a lot better:)
Francesca
11:03 22 Apr 25
I hadn’t been to the dentist for a long time (more than I’d like to admit) and from my very first dealings with Smileworks they made me feel at ease, comfortable and a lot better about coming in for my first check up. I had my first appointment with Rebecca Newbold for a cleaning and was so anxious beforehand and didn’t really know what to expect, Rebecca and her assistant put me at ease throughout the whole thing and I was shocked at how comfortable I felt throughout the whole thing. I’d also like to mention that there was a male member of staff on reception the first time I went in and he put me at ease immediately and made me feel better about being there as I’d gotten a little anxious and emotional about my visit and also being slightly late. I’ve since booked in a proper dental consultation and had a few fillings also with Rebecca and Milena and I can’t thank them and the whole team at Smileworks enough for my experience. My fillings didn’t hurt at all and I’m actually excited for my next visit, it’s definitely ended my fear of dentists and dental work. They’re absolutely amazing! ❤️ Also, thank you to the treatment coordinator team who supported me with my treatment plan, payment options and were just generally so lovely and understanding about my situation.
Jess M.
18:19 19 Apr 25
I recently had composite bonding done by Paula and Martyn, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome! From start to finish, the entire process was incredibly easy and stress-free. Both Paula and Martyn are true professionals-friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They took the time to explain everything, made me feel completely comfortable, and delivered results that exceeded my expectations. My smile looks amazing and I’m so grateful for their expertise. Thank you !!!
Alfie M.
02:02 17 Apr 25
Great experience very welcoming and professional. Would highly recommend
calvin J.
13:32 11 Apr 25
Eduardo and Savannah were great, so helpful. Can’t wait for my new smil.
Danielle Q.
15:40 02 Apr 25
I cannot thank enough Eduardo and Ana for the brilliant work they’ve done in the past 2 years with my orthodontic treatment. They have been very professional. Even though I live quite far from Smileworks, Liverpool, I always go there for any dental issues or treatments I need to do. Many thanks once again!
Lucian H.
12:53 02 Apr 25
I had forehead fillers at smile works and it was the best thing I have ever done Dr MJ is amazing and very professional at what she does.I was so impressed from start to finish with smile worksVery caring.I would definitely one million percent recommend smile works to the world if you haven’t already heard.Thank you once again smile works especially Dr MJ
Robbie D.
17:49 27 Mar 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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