06/05/2026
I was absolutely delighted to fit this bridge for Caroline today.
When Caroline first came to me last year, she had avoided the dentist for decades. We diagnosed chronic disease in the lower teeth, and there were some difficult decisions to make.
On paper, two more of the teeth probably could have been extracted. But dentistry is not always black and white. Sometimes, it comes down to clinical judgement, understanding the patient, and choosing the right treatment for that individual person.
For Caroline, the right decision at this stage was a four-unit bridge supported by her existing natural teeth. Today, the bridge fitted beautifully, and we cemented it in with resin cement.
We also took scans and a CBCT image, as the next step is to begin planning how we can restore the missing teeth at the back.
As always, Caroline has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She has worked so hard at maintaining her oral health and has transformed into a really motivated patient, willing to put in the time and effort to care for her new teeth.
That matters hugely to me. Quick fixes are not always the best solution. I want to make sure we can monitor patients properly and that they are able to care for, maintain, and protect this important work long-term.
I also want to thank Caroline for helping to break down the stigma around wearing dentures. There is absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about. So many people wear dentures, and for some patients they are a brilliant solution.
There are other options available too, but treatment is never one size fits all. We are not here to judge or criticise, we are here to help patients, whether they want something different, or simply want to stabilise and maintain what they are happy with.
