I have had a bridge for 2 1/2 years to replace 3 front teeth. I had a wisdom tooth removed on the upper left and now it seems that my bridge does not fit or feel the same anymore. I went back to the dentist who fit the bridge and she has made 2 adjustments by adjusting the bit on the teeth on the bridge. She shaved down the crowns on the inside of the bridge. This has not seemed to help the problem. Is there anything else that can be done?
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Possibly depending on the amount of root structure, bone density, as well as the type and strength of bite forces that will be placed on it. Since you are replacing a cuspid which carries alot of biting force, you may need more abutments than just two. If you have adequate...
I would suggest wearing temporary crowns rather than the sectioned abutments of the bridge for a couple of reasons. First, orthodontic brackets adhere to temporary crowns much better than to porcelain crowns, and second, as the impacted canine is brought into position,...
Perhaps your gums are bleeding because you have NOT flossed them in 20 years. If the gums are in proper health, and the bridge fits properly, then flossing should maintain their health, which means NO BLEEDING!
