Dentures, bridges or dental implants - finding your best fit
The best way to solve missing teeth
If you have missing teeth there are a number of options available: false teeth (called partial dentures), a tooth bridge or a tooth implant. Your choice is based on the location and number of missing teeth, and your budget. We’ll describe the pros and cons of each approach to help you find the best solution.
If you have any questions about the best solution for your missing teeth, please call us on 01474 537191.
Dentures: the pros and cons
Partial or full dentures are the most cost effective way of replacing lost teeth. They will help you to eat properly and will give a reasonably good cosmetic effect, although the clips used to anchor the denture may show when you smile. Dentures might be a solution if your missing teeth are at the back of your mouth.
While many people find dentures comfortable to wear, some do struggle. Dentures can rub, feel bulky and can move. Dentures moving in your mouth can become an increasing problem after a number of years, as the bony ridge supporting the dentures gradually changes shape and becomes flatter.
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Tooth bridge: pros and cons
A dental bridge is made by fixing crowns on teeth either side of the gap and fixing a false tooth in the space. They are permanently fixed in place, and can look very good, allowing food to be eaten normally. A dental bridge can be used if you have a few missing teeth or teeth missing on one side of your mouth.
A disadvantage of a bridge is that you need strong teeth either side of the gap. Another disadvantage is that you’ll lose healthy tooth structure. This is because the teeth either side of the gap need to be ground down and shaped to create room for the crowns.
Dental implants: pros and cons
Dental implants place an artificial root into the jawbone and a false tooth is securely fixed to the root. Dental implants help preserve the bone in your jaw, so the bony ridge that used to support your teeth will not flatten nor lose height.
Dental implants don’t require healthy teeth to be modified in any way, and will help ensure they are kept in their correct position. Dental implants are versatile, as they can be used to replace one tooth or to restore an entire mouth.
There can be a perception that dental implants are expensive. In reality, they may be more affordable than you think, call us on 01474 537191, or Book online
An affordable treatment option
Many people worry about the cost of implants, and so we have devised a number of payment plans to help you afford the right treatment.
Teeth Implants cost £1.70 per day with our finance options.
Experience and expertise at Parrock Dental
Dr Rik Trivedi is the Principal Dentist at Parrock Dental. He has a keen interest in cosmetic smile dentistry, orthodontics, dental implants, facial aesthetics, and prevention. Rik is highly experienced in the design and placement of single and multiple dental implants, including advanced same-day implant techniques.
Rik graduated from the Royal London Dental School in 1998. He has completed a year-long course in Dental Implantology at The Harley Street Centre for Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry and further advanced his training at the Royal College of Surgeons, where he studied for a Diploma in Implant Dentistry.
He was awarded a distinction in his Masters in Dental Implantology at UCLan in 2015 and now focuses the majority of his clinical time in this field.
Rik is committed to helping patients feel confident in their smile, whether that involves a subtle enhancement or a full transformation. He takes a personalised approach to every case, ensuring each treatment plan is tailored to the individual.
Known for his calm and approachable manner, Rik supports patients through all stages of treatment — from replacing single missing teeth to managing complex full-mouth rehabilitation cases, including same-day full arch implant solutions designed to restore function and confidence.
Rik is passionate about helping patients achieve long-term oral health and aesthetic results, combining preventative care with advanced implant dentistry to create natural, confident smiles.
His philosophy is rooted in continuous improvement and lifelong learning, regularly attending courses to stay at the forefront of modern dental techniques.
His professional memberships include:
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Association of Dental Implantology
- British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- British Dental Association
- Oral Health Foundation
- General Dental Council
Outside of dentistry, Rik enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing tennis and snooker, padel, maintaining his fitness, and attending personal development seminars by speakers such as Tony Robbins and John Demartini.
- Advanced training at London’s Harley Street and UCLan Dental Clinic
- Placed 9,000+ dental implants
- Over two decades of experience in implant dentistry
Patients experience minimal discomfort, and exceptional satisfaction ratings with this treatment, and can carry on with their busy lives with minimal dental appointments.
Caring for nervous patients
- Modern practice with home comforts
- Bright environment with natural light
- Friendly team trained in easing dental anxieties
- Sedation options available
- In-chair entertainment