Harbour Dental Care

27 High Street,
Ipswich, Suffolk
IP1 3HQ

Tel: 01473 253599
Fax: 01473 212680

Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 6.00pm

Friday
8:30am - 5.00pm

We are closed for lunch between 12.50pm-2.00pm every day.

Want to book an appointment? Or do you need some advice? Whatever your request, we’ll do our best to help you. Either call us on 01473 253599 or fill in the form below and we’ll call you back.

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For those have not visited us before our free verbal consultations are an opportunity to come in, meet the team and talk to the dentist. Just call us on 01473 253599 to arrange a suitable time.

Bridges

Losing a tooth through an accident or injury or as a result of decay can be very traumatic. It can affect the way you look and the way you speak, as well as compromising your ability to chew. Furthermore, the gap left by the missing tooth can strain the teeth on either side causing them to lean into the gap, trapping food debris and causing further decay.

To improve appearance and function, and to prevent further damage, a bridge may be the best option. This is a false tooth used to fill the gap, and is permanently fixed to the teeth at one or both sides using metal bands held in place by resin or cement. They can be costly, but with the right care, a bridge should last for 10 to 15 years.

It takes at least two visits to the dentist to have a bridge fitted and adjusted correctly. The first visit comprises of preparatory work, to make sure there’s room for the bridge, identifying how it will fit with adjacent teeth, and taking impressions. On the next visit the bridge is fitted to ensure the correct bite. Once you have worn it for a few weeks and are happy with the fit and feel of the bridge, the dentist will then fix it permanently into place.

There are several alternatives to having a dental bridge – it’s best to ask the dentist what else may be available for your individual requirements.