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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

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 that replaces missing teeth by anchoring false teeth to the natural teeth on either side of the gap. The bridge remains fixed in your mouth and functions like a natural tooth to fill the gap in your smile and allow you to chew more foods comfortably.

How Bridges Compare to Other Options

Unlike dental implants, which require surgery to place a titanium post in your jawbone, a bridge uses your existing teeth for support. There's no surgical procedure, and treatment times are shorter. 

Unlike removable dentures, which you take out at night and for cleaning, a dental bridge is cemented in place. You don't remove it. This helps make bridges feel more stable and natural when you eat and speak.

Is a Dental Bridge Right for You?

The ideal candidate for a bridge has healthy, strong teeth on either side of the gap. If you're missing multiple teeth in different areas of your mouth, or the teeth next to the gap are damaged or decayed, our dentists may recommend a different tooth replacement.

Learn More About Dental Bridges

If you would like to arrange an appointment to learn more, call Wright Street Dental Clinic on (08) 9515 5072, and we can discuss whether a dental bridge is the right solution for your needs. We welcome patients from Cloverdale, Belmont, Rivervale and all surrounding Perth suburbs.

The Process for Getting a Dental Bridge

Getting 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 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. ...

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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, 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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