Bridges

A dental bridge is a permanent fixture comprising one or more false teeth and is used to fill the gap after the natural tooth has been lost through injury or extraction.

Beautifully crafted in porcelain just for you, our bridges are extremely durable, correct bite issues, improve speech and are a good way to get your smile back on track.

Bridge treatment at Sturminster Dental Care takes two appointments. At the first appointment, we minimally shape the teeth on either side of the space, take a special mould of the teeth and place a customised temporary bridge.

About 14 days later at your second appointment, we will remove the temporary bridge before carefully fitting your new bridge. Your dentist will check for your comfort and make any small adjustments to ensure a perfect fit.

Reasons to consider dental bridges:

  • Restore the appearance of your smile
  • Filling a gap will prevent the remaining teeth from shifting out of position and coming loose
  • Promotes health gums and prevents bone loss
  • Preserves your ability to chew and speak normally
  • Ensures an even bite which will help preserve the remaining teeth

If you have missing teeth, talk with your Sturminster Dental Care dentist to learn more about bridges and other restorative options. We’ll help find the best solution for your individual needs.

Dentist

Ian Mercer

Ian joined Sturminster Dental Care in January 2016. lan-qualified from Guys Hospital Dental School in 1991 and has spent much of his professional career in the Royal Army Dental Corps including operational commitments in many countries. lan left the army in 2012 after serving for 21 years. Ian is really enjoying being part of the team and providing the best care to all of our patients.

Ian Mercer
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Claire Delaney

Had a loose tooth and in awful pain. Called surgery and they fitted me in the same day. I saw Colin and he was wonderful. Lovely sense of humour and very knowledgeable. Explained everything clearly. Numbed the area perfectly and removed the tooth within seconds. Highly recommend Colin and the surgery.

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Wendy Dorrington

Im not good with the dentist but Colin was great, I knew he would be from previous experience. Lovely staff all round, won't worry about my next appointment thankyou all.

14th May 2026

The friendliness and gentle approach made it very comfortable and relaxing.Ian was very thorough and took great pains to explain the mechanics of my problem, even using diagrams .I could not be happier with the treatment I received.

13th May 2026

It’s always very friendly, and very professional, and you are treated like an individual…

11th May 2026

An efficient,caring, professional dental practice. The best.

9th May 2026

Helen is a very reassuring hygenist. Explained treatment well and listens carefully. Prefer the old treatment with the polish. Whilst teeth felt clean, they did not feel as great as the old polish treatment. Personal preference. Would like to be offered a choice.

9th May 2026

The appointment went very well, and the staff was very polite and positive, and the work that was carried out was done extremely well.

9th May 2026

After my routine appointment i decided on the implant procedure, and was then given an appointment to see Dr AJ Haasbroek. Everything was explained and I decided to go ahead.The whole experience was amazing, carried out with efficiency and care from all members of the team I would recommend the implant treatment I received to anyone contemplating the same dental route

7th May 2026

It was an extraction of a broken molar which seemed to me to be quite a challenge. Ian explained what he was going to do and the whole operation went outstandingly well in my opinion. I was very well looked after.

7th May 2026

Always very friendly, extremely professional and extremely clean clinic. Great!

7th May 2026

Friendly greetings from staff at reception. Friendly & knowledgeable Dentist and Hygenist.

7th May 2026

All staff were respectful and kind.

6th May 2026

An outstanding practice across the board. We feel very privileged to be patients here.

6th May 2026

Everyone I encountered was professional and approachable. My clinician was calm and friendly and immediately put me at my ease. Pain relief was effective and I was pain free throughout the procedure. The reception team are always helpful and understanding.

6th May 2026

Everything good with my current dentist but not the one i was allocated to last year.

6th May 2026

Exceptionally friendly and efficient dentist and hygienist. Can't rate them highly enough. All staff are very polite and friendly. Best practice ever!

5th May 2026

Emmanuel Amuesi explained all that he was doing during the check up (including x-rays) and he has a lovely, kind manner with patients - a great addition to the dentist team at the practice!

2nd May 2026

This was an emergency appointment, I thought perhaps I had a gum infection.Antibiotics were recommended. 3 X- rays were taken. I was perfectly happy with my treatment. Since when the swelling on my face has gone down and the gum is more comfortable.

1st May 2026

All the staff and Dentist are always polite, friendly and efficient. It is always a pleasure to be seen at the Surgery. Whatever worries that I have about my teeth, I am made to feel at ease by my Dentist.

1st May 2026

The friendly and professional staff.

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