Laird Lugton Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 So I've decided to become all vain and get my front teeth gaps narrowed with some orthodontic treatment. As there will be a remaining gap to fill I'm going to get bridges done, does anyone have any experience of bridges? Good or bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconBoy Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 got one mate,doesn't bother me at all,i had a plate before,couldn't get on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laird Lugton Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Good stuff, cheaper than implants too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 had one for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) Not bridges but I've had front teeth on a pallet since my silly days I've lived with them for 20 yrs it would feel weird any other way now, its what you get used to.. Edited September 30, 2013 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodbepigeonshooter Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Bridges are cheaper than implants but not that much if you shop around. ( UK 1k to 1.5K) with interest free. What's the difference? A bridge is attached to your teeth and sometimes to make the bridge fit the teeth either side are damaged to ensure a good fit/look. If you are not the best at cleaning / flossing then the teeth supporting the bridge either side can also be lost increasing the span / gap. If you want a bridge consider bridging off implants to save what you have and depending on the span. With good oral health an implant can last far longer and would be better value in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Bridges are cheaper than implants but not that much if you shop around. ( UK 1k to 1.5K) with interest free. What's the difference? A bridge is attached to your teeth and sometimes to make the bridge fit the teeth either side are damaged to ensure a good fit/look. If you are not the best at cleaning / flossing then the teeth supporting the bridge either side can also be lost increasing the span / gap. If you want a bridge consider bridging off implants to save what you have and depending on the span. With good oral health an implant can last far longer and would be better value in the long run. I shall need one or the other soon because the dental cap I got after going over the handlebars of my Chipper bike 40yrs ago is giving up the ghost and the root breaking up. A bridge can be done by my own dentist at a cost of a few hundred pounds but an implant has to be done by someone more specialised and will cost a couple of thousand plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Lost my front teeth years ago playing rugby, but until I gave up playing I had a plate made with the falsies on that. I hated it, was always concious of it & it never stayed firmly in place. After I quit rugby, my dentist offered to make a bridge, what a difference. They look great, easy to look after & much less hassle than the plate. Definitely a thumbs up from me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Bridges are cheaper than implants but not that much if you shop around. ( UK 1k to 1.5K) with interest free. What's the difference? A bridge is attached to your teeth and sometimes to make the bridge fit the teeth either side are damaged to ensure a good fit/look. If you are not the best at cleaning / flossing then the teeth supporting the bridge either side can also be lost increasing the span / gap. If you want a bridge consider bridging off implants to save what you have and depending on the span. With good oral health an implant can last far longer and would be better value in the long run. The best advice is as above. Often a bridge requires a metal strap from adjacent teeth which weakens them - I would agree that an implant is the best route - but take your dentists advice after quizzing him on both types of falsie. Good luck. Edited October 1, 2013 by Kes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodo123 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Nothing a few tic tacs and some super glue won't sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laird Lugton Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Thanks for the replies. My one worry about a bridge is that of damaging the tooth which is going to be used as an anchor point. However this has to be weighed up against the cost of implants.... I see that in Hungary you can get implants done for about £500 per tooth..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 will NHS help toward funding bridges or only private Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Had a bridge, all it did in the end was to hasten the demise of the tooth to which it was attached, ended up with a plate. Your choice, I've now paid for both, should have gone with a plate in the first place. Have to add, I've since changed dentist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodbepigeonshooter Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 A bridge is available on the NHS but many NHS dentists will avoid this due to the lab costs. If you are getting gaps it might suggest poor oral health and therefore another valid reason not to do a bridge as seen from above. An NHS bridge will be fit for purpose and utilitarian but a private bridge will look far better. This is the key to NHS dentistry it is functional and fit for purpose. Private is the same but cosmetically better. Shop around for implants in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laird Lugton Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 The bridges I've been recommended are £1800 for two as the NHS ones aren't up too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks for the replies. My one worry about a bridge is that of damaging the tooth which is going to be used as an anchor point. However this has to be weighed up against the cost of implants.... I see that in Hungary you can get implants done for about £500 per tooth..... I had two implants recently to replace a bridge that I had had for a number of years. Eventually the bridge broke off the tooth that it was attached to hence two implants to replace one bridge. I had my implants done in India as I was working there. £1,200 for the two. I have heard good things about Hungary. All uk dentists will tell you to avoid them but obviously they have a vested interest in saying that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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