A dental bridge is a fixed way to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring a replacement tooth to the teeth or crowns on either side of the gap. At Fourways Dental Surgery in Chalford Hill, Stroud, we provide zirconia and porcelain bridges that restore your ability to bite and chew while blending in with your natural teeth.

Why replace a missing tooth

Replacing a missing tooth is about more than appearance. A gap can allow neighbouring teeth to drift, affect the way your teeth meet and make cleaning harder. A bridge fills the space with a fixed restoration that stays in place and is not removed for cleaning, unlike a denture.

What to expect

Fitting a bridge usually takes two visits. The supporting teeth are prepared, an impression or digital scan is taken, and the bridge is custom-made before being fitted and adjusted for a comfortable bite. We will show you how to clean beneath the bridge to keep it and the surrounding teeth healthy.

A bridge is one of several ways to replace missing teeth. Depending on your case, a denture or a dental implant may suit you better, and we will talk through the options, including how each affects the neighbouring teeth.

Dental bridge fees

Bridges are priced per unit, each tooth or crown that makes up the bridge. A typical three-unit bridge would therefore be around £2,700. These are guide prices. Your treatment plan and final costs are confirmed in writing after your consultation. Patients under 18 receive 50% off our standard fees (excluding orthodontics and root canal treatment).