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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

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 {{ practice_name() }} 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
Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Sturminster Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

737 Reviews

5.0

17th October 2025

Easy, efficient, reliable.

17th October 2025

Very thorough hygienist, no plaque left unturned! New dentist who made me feel comfortable and took time to explain everything necessary to me. Reception staff are always polite and helpful. The surroundings. Dry clean and tidy, comfortable to sit in. I’m a long standing client and have always had good service here.

16th October 2025

Helpfulness all the way!

15th October 2025

This is a well organized, efficient and friendly dental surgery.

13th October 2025

Friendly and efficient staff from reception to clinicians.

13th October 2025

I don’t like going to the dentist but realise how lucky I am with Wendy my Hygenist and Ian my fetist how they look after me. And the girls in reception are always so professional

10th October 2025

Really lovely staff, and great clinical treatment

10th October 2025

Veryy effective and friendly treatment by Ian

9th October 2025

Polite & courteous staff & so friendly. The dentist & hygienist are always easy to talk to & very caring, makes going to the dentist much more enjoyable. Thank you all

9th October 2025

Professional, courageous and just what was needed.

8th October 2025

Helen the hygienist was very kind and caring. Explained things very well. The dentist (forgot his name) was understanding of my situation

8th October 2025

Professionalism of all staff, friendliness and care

7th October 2025

Caring, diligent and professional staff working as a team across the whole practice. A pleasant environment. Patients are treated with courtesy and respect.

7th October 2025

Very attentive staff I was made to feel very comfortable and at ease as a nervous patient

6th October 2025

Efficient and friendly service

3rd October 2025

Highly professional and efficient. Excellent location and pleasant environment.

29th September 2025

Friendly knowledgeable team of professionals that make you welcome whatever time I’d day your appointment takes place.

27th September 2025

Staff that I see are very experienced, competent and friendly. Waiting room very comfortable and up to date magazines available to read whilst I waited for my wife, who also had an appointment following mine.

26th September 2025

It is the overall excellence of all aspects of the practice.

26th September 2025

good quality dental care in a well considered surrounding

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