Dental bridges at Lye Dental and Implant Centre

Dental Bridges in Stourbridge

A gap, gently
closed.

A bridge fills the space left by one or more missing teeth with a fixed, custom-made replacement. Anchored to the teeth on either side, it restores your bite and your smile without anything to take out.

Dental bridges

A missing tooth,
replaced.

A bridge fills the space left by one or more missing teeth. A replacement tooth sits in the gap, held firmly by the teeth on either side, so it stays put and does the daily work of a natural tooth.

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  • A fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth, filling the gap so it does not have to be left open.

  • A custom-made restoration, anchored to the natural teeth or crowns on either side of the space.

  • A set-in-place option with nothing to take out, letting you bite, chew and smile with confidence.

Traditional, cantilever or bonded, we make the right kind of bridge for the gap and the teeth around it.

1+ Missing teeth replaced
3 Types to choose from See them
  • Traditional — anchored on both sides

  • Cantilever — supported on one side

  • Bonded — a minimal-preparation option

2 Or so visits to fit
Dental bridges at Lye Dental in Stourbridge

Why it matters

More than a
gap filled.

Leaving a gap can do more harm than it first seems. A bridge fills the space, protects the teeth around it, and gives you back a full, confident smile.

Dental bridges at Lye Dental in Stourbridge

Fixed in place, and made to suit you.

Restores your bite

Filling the gap means you can chew evenly again, rather than favouring one side. Your bite is balanced, and eating the foods you enjoy becomes easy once more.

Stops teeth drifting

When a gap is left open, the teeth around it can slowly tilt or move into the space. A bridge holds everything in position, keeping your bite aligned and stable.

Looks like your own teeth

We match the shape and shade of the replacement tooth to your surrounding teeth, so the bridge blends in and most people would never know a tooth had been missing.

Fixed and fuss-free

A bridge stays put, with nothing to take in and out. You care for it much like your natural teeth, and with good habits it is designed to last many years.

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How it works

How a bridge is fitted.

From first assessment to a finished, natural-looking smile, here is the journey.

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We assess the gap

We check the space and the teeth on either side, take any x-rays needed, then talk through whether a bridge is the right answer and which type would suit you best.

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We prepare and take a mould

We gently prepare the supporting teeth so the bridge will fit, then take a precise mould. You leave with a temporary bridge while the final one is made.

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The lab makes your bridge

A skilled technician crafts your bridge to the exact shape and shade we have matched, so it fills the gap and blends with the teeth around it.

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We fit and bond it

We check the fit, colour and bite, make any small adjustments, then bond the bridge firmly in place. You leave with a complete smile, restored to full use.

We assess the gap, at Lye Dental
We prepare and take a mould, at Lye Dental
The lab makes your bridge, at Lye Dental
We fit and bond it, at Lye Dental

How it works

How a bridge is fitted.

From first assessment to a finished, natural-looking smile, here is the journey.

We assess the gapStep 01

We assess the gap

We check the space and the teeth on either side, take any x-rays needed, then talk through whether a bridge is the right answer and which type would suit you best.

We prepare and take a mouldStep 02

We prepare and take a mould

We gently prepare the supporting teeth so the bridge will fit, then take a precise mould. You leave with a temporary bridge while the final one is made.

The lab makes your bridgeStep 03

The lab makes your bridge

A skilled technician crafts your bridge to the exact shape and shade we have matched, so it fills the gap and blends with the teeth around it.

We fit and bond itStep 04

We fit and bond it

We check the fit, colour and bite, make any small adjustments, then bond the bridge firmly in place. You leave with a complete smile, restored to full use.

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Which option

Bridge or
implant?

Both replace a missing tooth, but they work in different ways and suit different situations. A bridge leans on the neighbouring teeth, an implant stands on its own. Here is the honest comparison.

Bridge Supported by neighbours

A bridge

A bridge fills the gap using the teeth on either side for support, with no surgery involved. Often quicker and more affordable, and a good choice when those neighbouring teeth would benefit from crowns anyway.

  • No surgery needed
  • Usually fitted in weeks
  • More affordable upfront
  • Fixed, with nothing to remove
Quicker and more affordable

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Implant Stands on its own

An implant

An implant replaces the tooth with a titanium post set into the jaw, leaving the neighbouring teeth untouched. A longer process, though it stands independently and helps preserve the bone beneath the gap.

  • Leaves nearby teeth untouched
  • Helps preserve the jawbone
  • Stands on its own
  • Designed to last many years
Independent and long-lasting See dental implants

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There is no single right answer. We assess the gap and your teeth first, then recommend whichever suits you best.

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Good to know

Common questions.

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Dental bridges at Lye Dental and Implant Centre

Your smile, complete

Close the gap
for good.

Book an assessment and we will check the space and the teeth around it, talk through the right kind of bridge, and give you a clear plan and quote before anything begins.