What are your options for filling a gap in your smile? 

Read through our guide below on what you can do to close a space where one or more teeth are missing. We offer all the options here at Pontcanna Dental Care. If you would like to discuss any of these options, just 


Some people decide that the space, not being visible and not affecting eating function or speech, can be left as it is. This is fine but it is still important to attend regular examinations with your Dentist to monitor the space along with the health of the teeth beside the space.

 are a simple solution to fill a space that can be fitted very soon after a tooth is extracted. They can be made of acrylic or a metal alloy depending on the design. They may require some adhesive to help retention and must be removed for cleaning and sleep. Regular follow up appointments are required to ensure good oral health is maintained.

 will fill a space and be cemented in place, therefore removal is not required. There are two main types. A Maryland or stick bridge in which the tooth is cemented using "wings" which adhere to adjacent teeth, or a crown retained bridge in which the teeth adjacent to the space are prepared for a crown and a tooth (or teeth) is suspended between the crowns. The second option is more secure, but it requires much more work in the preparation. Regular follow up appointments are required to ensure good oral health is maintained. 


A fixed option that involves the insertion of an 

 into the bone of the space and either a crown or denture fixed to the implant. This requires placement of the implant by a specialist, followed by a "healing period" of 3 to 4 months. After healing, the final restoration is fixed to the implant. Regular follow up appointments are required to ensure good oral health is maintained, as well as regular visits with the Hygienist.

Options to fill a gap in your smile

One of the most common reasons that people fear the dentist is the spreading of dental myths, or horror stories, from friends or colleagues. These myths can put people off visiting the dentist even if they badly need treatment. This neglect can lead to more long term and serious oral health problems, and often result in long, painful and expensive surgery. Here are some of the most common myths that you are likely to hear concerning dental fear and visiting the dentist. It is so important to remember that visiting the dentist is something that is necessary to do on a regular basis.

Myths about the dentist

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Our clear aligner treatment offers patients a non-invasive way to achieve a straighter, more natural-looking smile.

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Clear aligners

Invisalign is a modern cosmetic treatment that uses clear, custom-made aligners to straighten your teeth gradually.

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Invisalign

Tooth whitening brightens your smile by removing stains and discolouration using safe, professional-grade treatments for lasting results.

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Tooth whitening

Fillings

Improve the appearance of broken, chipped, or discoloured teeth with composite bonding.

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Composite bonding

Restore and rejuvenate your smile with porcelain veneers - a long-lasting solution for a radiant, natural-looking smile.

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Veneers

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Dental check up

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Patient Referrals

Maintain a healthy smile and receive plenty of educational advice from our hygienists.