Dental Implants and Dental Bridges to replace missing teeth in Merton

Before the use of implants there were two main ways to replace missing teeth. The first was with a removable false tooth or teeth – a partial denture and the second was with a fixed bridge. A bridge is usually used where there are fewer teeth to replace, or when the missing teeth are only on one side of the mouth. They attach to existing teeth and are cemented permanently. They can be used to replace one or more teeth.

Implants are the latest way to replace missing teeth. They are often an ideal alternative to bridges and dentures. An implant provides a fixed replacement for missing teeth.

You should replace missing teeth for a number of reasons. Your appearance is one reason. Another is that the gap left by a missing tooth can mean greater strain is put on the teeth at either side. A gap can also mean your ‘bite’ is affected, because the teeth next to the space can drift into the gap and alter the way the upper and lower teeth bite together. This can then lead to food trapping which causes both decay and gum disease.