Dental Bridges

A dental bridge comprises prosthetic replacement teeth, with a crown on both ends anchoring onto the natural teeth on each side of the gap.

A dental bridge offers a permanent solution for missing teeth. Unlike dental implants, bridges can replace missing teeth without surgery. And with porcelain finishes available, no one will even be able to tell the difference.

A dental bridge can boost your confidence and make daily activities such as eating and talking easier. Replacing a missing tooth can also help protect your remaining teeth. When you have gaps, remaining teeth may lean over or move into the space, affecting how you bite. Food can also get trapped in spaces, increasing your risk of tooth decay.

Dental bridges invest in your confidence, quality of life and oral health.

Before the appointment:

After your dental bridge fitting, your dentist will administer a local anaesthetic and reshape your anchor teeth to accommodate the crowns.

Once your anchor teeth are prepared, the dentist will take an impression of the area and send it to a specialist laboratory.

Alternatively, if you opt for a same-day bridge, they will take a digital scan and transfer the data to our CEREC^® machine.

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“I just want to say a MASSIVE thank you to Dr Rahul and Nicole. I was in yesterday and am over the moon with my new teeth. Dr Rahul listened to exactly what I wanted and I couldn’t be happier. Nicole and Rahul were so kind and reassuring💕 I would recommend them to anyone.” Tia, RH19

After the appointment:

When your dental bridge is ready, your dentist will place it into the gap. And the crowns are sitting over your prepared anchor teeth. After checking for a proper fit and colour match, they will seal it in place permanently.

After your bridge has been fitted, there may be some soreness from the gum or slight sensitivity to hot and cold food and drinks.

You may also feel strange; don’t worry, you’ll get used to it. It’s just where there hasn’t been a tooth there previously.

However, these issues should pass within a few days. Occasionally, new teeth might feel a little high when you bite together.

Your dentist can make alterations to correct minor problems like this in follow-up appointments.

No need to remove them! What a relief. Bridges are fixed in place, but to keep your natural teeth healthy, you must clean the gap under a bridge with a special dental floss. Your dentist or hygienist will show you how to floss under your bridge.

A bridge may be perfect if you have a gap in your smile. Call Smile Gallery on 01342 321 094 or click here to book an appointment.

Let’s make this more affordable

Money shouldn’t determine how confident you feel when you smile or eat. For this reason, we’ve introduced accessible and transparent finance options to suit all budgets!

For this reason, we have partnered with an FCA-regulated finance partner, Chrysalis Finance, which can help make your dream smile affordable.

Use the finance calculator below.

Mary Whitby

2023-07-12

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Summer Knox

2023-07-06

Had such a good experience with my Invisalign at The Smile Gallery. Very friendly and professional staff. Would definitely recommend.

Roselle George

2023-06-12

Dr. Esen and Olivia were extremely gentle on me. I'm a big baby! Dr. Esen numbed my gum and I felt nothing more while she filled the upper tooth. Thank you.

Catharine Crowson

2023-05-05

So pleased I went to the Smile Gallery. I’ve had two veneers done with them as well as my usual check ups. Can’t fault them!

Jerónimo Berruezo

2023-04-21

Fantastic work and such nice people. You guys are amazing and we will be back for more work. My family loved being here

Tia Michael

2023-04-21

Just want to say a MASSIVE thank you too Dr Rahul and Nicole. I was in yesterday for composite bonding and I’m over the moon with my new teeth. Dr Rahul listened to exactly what I wanted and I couldn’t be happier. Both Nicole and Rahul were so kind and reassuring💕would recommend to anyone ☺️

Simon Elias

2023-03-30

Great place, very attentive.

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2023-03-25

Excellent team, very friendly and caring.

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2023-03-14

East Grinstead - The dentists are lovely here! I will definitely be returning.

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2023-03-12

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Why choose the Smile Gallery

Our team is here for you!

With an excellent clinical team, cutting-edge technology, wonderful support staff and a beautifully calming environment, we are committed to making you smile in every way possible.

We are one of West Sussex’s favourite dental practices and are consistently five-star rated by our many happy patients who have become friends over time.

Finance Options

At The Smile Gallery, we don’t believe that money should determine how confident you feel when you smile or eat. For this reason, we’ve introduced accessible and transparent finance options to suit all budgets!

The Smile Gallery offers competitive prices across our full range of treatments and multiple dental finance options to suit you.