Restorative Dentistry
Dental Bridge
A fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth, supported by the teeth either side.
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Restorative Dentistry
Missing Teeth
Several ways to replace a missing tooth, each suiting different situations — set out clearly so you can decide with your dentist.
Overview
About Missing Teeth
A missing tooth affects more than appearance. Neighbouring teeth can drift into the space, the opposing tooth can over-erupt, and chewing can become uneven. Replacing it is often about protecting the teeth you still have.
There is no single best answer. Bridges, dentures and implants each suit different situations, and the right choice depends on the position of the gap, the health of the teeth and gums around it, the supporting bone, and what matters most to you.
Why patients choose it
Benefits
Options compared
Bridges, dentures and implant referral discussed side by side.
Protects other teeth
Replacing a gap helps stop neighbouring teeth drifting.
Restores chewing
More even function across the mouth.
Honest guidance
We will say where an option is not appropriate for your situation.
Step by step
How the treatment works
Consultation
The gap, surrounding teeth, gums and bone are assessed.
Options
Suitable options are explained, with the pros and limits of each.
Planning
A written plan and fee estimate before anything begins.
Treatment
Carried out over the appointments the chosen option requires.
Review
Fit, comfort and cleaning are checked afterwards.
Suitability
Who is it for?
If you have one or more missing teeth, or are facing an extraction, a consultation is the place to start. Your dentist will examine the area, usually take x-rays, and set out which options are realistic for you — including the option of leaving the gap, where that is reasonable.
A professional assessment is always needed. The guidance on this page is
general information, not advice about your own teeth. Whether this treatment is right for
you can only be decided after an examination by one of our clinicians.
Treatment details
Bridges
Fixed, supported by the teeth either side. Several designs; see the price list.
Dentures
Removable, in acrylic or chrome cobalt. A range of options is listed on our price list.
Implants
Placed into the jawbone. Availability and referral arrangements are confirmed at consultation.
Considerations
Gum health and the condition of neighbouring teeth shape what is possible.
Our work
Clinical Gallery
Photography from the practice’s own image library.
About these images. Every photograph here comes from Liphook Smile Studio's own
website — none is stock and none is AI-generated. They are shown as a clinical gallery rather
than as before-and-after pairs, because the source site does not state which image is which.
Supply matched, consented pairs and they will replace these.
Questions
Missing Teeth FAQs
If your question is not here, please ask when you contact the practice.
Do I have to replace a missing tooth?
Not always. It depends on where the gap is and what the surrounding teeth are doing. Your dentist will explain the likely consequences either way so you can make an informed choice.
Which option is best?
There is no single best option. Each suits different situations, and the right answer depends on your mouth and your priorities. That is what the consultation is for.
How soon after an extraction can it be replaced?
The gum and bone need time to heal, and how long varies. Your dentist will advise on timing for your case.
Are implants available at the practice?
Please ask at consultation. We will confirm what is provided here and what would involve a referral.
What will it cost?
It depends on the option. Many bridge and denture fees are on our price list; others are quoted after assessment because laboratory costs vary.
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Examinations, fillings and the routine care that keeps problems small.
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Getting here
How to reach us
Driving to the practice
Liphook sits just off the A3, which bypasses the village — so the practice is straightforward to reach from both Guildford and Petersfield. Leave the A3 at the Liphook turning and follow signs into the village centre; Haslemere Road runs from The Square towards Haslemere.
To confirm: the exact approach you would like described from the north and from the south, and any local landmark to turn at.
For turn-by-turn directions from wherever you are, use the button below — it always reflects live traffic.
By train
Liphook station is on Station Road, Liphook, GU30 7DR, on the Portsmouth Direct Line and managed by South Western Railway.
- From London Waterloo — about an hour, via Woking.
- From Portsmouth & Southsea — about 45 minutes.
- Frequency — roughly one train an hour each way, with extra services at peak times.
To confirm: the walking time from the station to 6 Haslemere Road.
By bus
Liphook is served by Stagecoach South. The Square, in the village centre, is the main stop and the closest to Haslemere Road.
- 23 — Liphook Sainsbury's to Haslemere Town Hall (Monday to Saturday).
- 113 — Liphook Sainsbury's to Alton College.
- 123 — Alton College to Liphook, The Square.
- 250 — Liphook village circular.
Timetables change — please check with Stagecoach before travelling, and confirm the walking time from The Square.
Parking
Parking behind the practice is free. The car park is directly behind us on Haslemere Road — coming from the village, it is just before you reach Sainsbury's.
- Designated bays — free for up to 5 hours, which comfortably covers any appointment.
- Yellow bays — free with 24-hour parking, if you need to leave the car for longer.
There is no charge and no ticket machine, so you can come straight in.
If you are arriving by train instead, the station car park on Station Road has 74 pay-and-display spaces, currently around £5.10 for the day.
To confirm: whether any of the bays behind the practice are marked as blue badge spaces, so we can say so here.
Finding us in the village
We are at 6 Haslemere Road, a short distance from The Square — the centre of Liphook and the main bus stop. Liphook railway station is on Station Road, and Sainsbury's is a useful landmark on the village's northern side.
To confirm: walking times from The Square and the station, the nearest recognisable landmark to the door, and step-free access details.
The map below shows exactly where we are.
Liphook Smile Studio
6 Haslemere Rd, Liphook, GU30 7AL
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Liphook Smile Studio,
6 Haslemere Rd, Liphook, GU30 7AL
6 Haslemere Rd, Liphook, GU30 7AL
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
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