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Dental bridges provide an alternative to implants and close the gap in the smile.

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Do You Have a Missing Tooth? A Bridge May Help.
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Dental Bridges in Cloverdale,WA

Missing teeth may detract from your appearance, but more importantly, they make it difficult to chew and can lead to other oral health issues like shifting teeth and bite misalignment.

Complete Your Smile

At Wright Street Dental Clinic in Cloverdale, WA, we offer several options to replace missing teeth. Dental bridges are a time-tested, reliable choice that fills the tooth gaps and allows you to chew a wider variety of foods comfortably. A dental bridge works by using the teeth on either side of the gap to support a false tooth (or teeth) that fills the empty space.

Why We Might Recommend a Dental Bridge

For many, a dental bridge offers a solution for several issues related to tooth loss.
Restores Comfortable Chewing
Missing teeth make it challenging to chew certain foods properly. By filling the gap, a dental bridge can help you bite and chew comfortably so you can enjoy a wider variety of foods.
Prevents Teeth from Shifting
Neighbouring teeth can gradually shift into the gap created by tooth loss. The movement can cause misalignment and bite issues, but a bridge holds surrounding teeth in their correct positions.
Supports Facial Contours
Your teeth help fill out facial features, like your lips, to avoid a sunken appearance. With tooth loss, you lose this benefit, but a bridge provides support to help better maintain facial contours.

Frequently Asked Questions

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A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration designed to replace missing teeth by anchoring false teeth securely to the healthy natural teeth on either side of a gap. Located in Cloverdale, WA, Wright Street Dental Clinic uses custom bridges to fill gaps in your smile, restoring optimal bite function so you can chew and speak comfortably.

How Bridges Compare to Other Options

  1. Versus Dental Implants: Unlike implants, which require surgery to place a titanium post into the jawbone, a bridge uses your existing teeth for support—offering a non-surgical alternative with faster overall treatment times.
  2. Versus Removable Dentures: Unlike dentures, which must be removed at night and for cleaning, a dental bridge is permanently cemented in place. This fixed stability allows it to look, feel, and function just like natural teeth.

Is a Dental Bridge Right for You?

The ideal candidate for a bridge has strong, healthy teeth on both sides of the empty space. If you are missing multiple teeth across different areas or if adjacent teeth are compromised, Dr Navangi Fernando and Dr Rajinda Pathirana can guide you toward the best alternative option for your long-term oral health.

Our experienced dental team utilizes modern dental technology to deliver high-quality care to Perth and surrounding neighborhoods, including Belmont and Rivervale, ensuring your custom bridge fits seamlessly and comfortably.

Learn More About Dental Bridges

If you want to discover whether a dental bridge is the right solution for your needs, call us today at (08) 9479 1970 to schedule an appointment with Wright Street Dental Clinic!

The Process for Getting a Dental Bridge

An illustration of a Dental Bridges in Cloverdale,WAGetting a dental bridge is a well-planned process that typically requires two visits to our Cloverdale clinic. You can expect the following steps:

  • Evaluation and Planning — Our dentists examine your mouth and take x-rays to confirm that the teeth on either side of the gap are healthy and strong enough to support a bridge. We explain the process and gladly answer your questions.
  • Preparing Supporting Teeth — We prepare the teeth on either side of the gap, which involves reshaping them slightly so the bridge can fit over them properly.
  • Taking Impressions — Using impressions or digital scans, we design your restoration to match your smile. A dental laboratory uses our design to create your custom bridge.
  • Temporary Bridge — If needed, we place a temporary bridge to protect your prepared teeth while the laboratory makes your final bridge.
  • Final Fitting — When your new bridge is ready, our dentists check the fit, make needed adjustments and cement the bridge in place.
  • Dr Rajindra Pathirana at Wright Street Dental Clinic

    Dr Rajinda Pathirana DMD (UWA)

    Dr Rajinda Pathirana is a local graduate who earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Western Australia. With experience across both public and private sectors, he brings a well-rounded and compassionate approach to patient care—always aiming to make your dental visits as comfortable and efficient as possible.

    Dr Rajinda has a strong interest in oral surgery, particularly wisdom tooth removal, as well as crown and bridge work. His many years of clinical experience allow him to provide tailored treatment plans that reflect a patient-centred philosophy.

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Caring for Your Dental Bridge

With proper care, many of our patients get 10–15 years of use or more from their dental bridge. Following these guidelines can help your restoration last as long as possible:

  • Brush twice daily with a soft toothbrush.
  • Floss daily, including under the bridge, using a floss threader or interdental brush.
  • Visit our clinic for regular check-ups and professional cleans.
  • Avoid biting hard foods like ice or hard lollies.
  • Don't use your teeth to open packages or bottles.

Is a Dental Bridge Right for You?

If you have missing teeth and want to learn about dental bridges in Cloverdale, we invite you to call Wright Street Dental Clinic at (08) 9515 5072. We offer convenient Saturday and evening appointments to fit your schedule.

We welcome patients from Cloverdale, Belmont, Rivervale and surrounding Perth suburbs.

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