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

Tooth Whitening

Dental phobia

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News & Updates

Care for your smile with routine dental check-ups, preventative treatment for improved oral health. 

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Dental check-up

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

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Dental hygiene

Our experienced dental care team is dedicated to creating positive experiences with children through regular check-ups and clear communication. 

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Paediatric

Repair cavities, minor chips and cracks in your teeth with our durable dental filling treatment options.

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Fillings

Reduce pain, repair damage, and preserve the natural tooth with root canal treatment.

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Root canal

Our skilled team has years of experience in general dentistry, helping you maintain strong, healthy teeth and gums with gentle, personalised care.

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Tooth extraction

We provide an emergency dental service for all our patients and work alongside the 24/7 Dentist to offer additional out of hours care.

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Emergency dental care

Pain-free techniques, calming surroundings, and compassionate support from a team that truly understands dental phobia.

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Custom dental devices reposition the jaw to keep airways open, reducing snoring, easing sleep apnoea, and improving restful sleep.

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Snoring solutions

Custom mouth guards protect teeth from grinding, reduce jaw strain, and prevent long-term damage.

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Mouth guards

Protect your smile with a customised sport guard, expertly fitted by one of our dentists.

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Sports guards

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

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

Designed to offer a permanent solution for missing teeth, our dental implants provide a stable base for a more natural-looking crown, bridge, or denture.

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Dental implants

Restore your smile with a custom-made cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth, restoring its strength, shape, and appearance.

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Crowns

Restore missing teeth, protect surrounding teeth and bring balance back to your smile.

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Dental bridges

Dentures are custom-made replacements for missing teeth, offering comfort, confidence, and function with a secure, natural-looking, personalised fit.

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Dentures

Our team carefully restores damaged teeth with custom-made inlays and onlays, offering lasting strength, comfort, and a natural smile.

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Inlays and Onlays

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