Now the dentist has placed a filling in one tooth & said he couldn't reach all decay. Recommended he 'cut' bridge, leaving back tooth, to see if other tooth could be saved - would need new bridge if it could. If not, would need implant/denture. I am concerned because back tooth has filling also.
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When
dentist grind teeth, is the ENAMEL, that is removed, but it’s normal and not
necessarily will need a root canal. Only if the cavity is way too deep, if there
is pain, big discomfort or swelling.
They are chipping because something has changed - so most likely causes are:
1. They haven't made the same bite as you have before when you chew or grind;
2. You are grinding more because you aren't comfortable with the changes with your bite;
3. Something is faulty with the...
It is important to keep in mind how much time you had no teeth in that area; if your teeth have been missing for a long time there is a chance that for the first 3 days you will feel the dental piece a bit bulky. However, if more than 3 days have passed, then ask your dentist to redo that bridge...
