I've got an all porcelain 2 unit bridge on my two front teeth that doesnt match my other teeth. It also seems to change in color when I drink coffee so I now I drink it through a straw. My dentist says it cant be fixed. Can it? and I thought porcelain wouldnt change colour with things like coffee. It also looks almost brown in dark lighting
2 photos
Answers (2)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
November 1, 2016
Answer: Porcelain bridge does not match #DrSoftTouch
You have multiple issues 1) sharp inner edges are easy to smooth
2) the inner edges don't meet the gum line & my tongue invariably keeps going there : This problem will probably not get better in terms of space but reshaping may help you to adjust to it
3) inside of the bridge not smooth: I...
The main problem with your bridge as I see it from the photos is it doesn't look like the other side of your mouth, so it appears much more bulky. The only real way to fix it is to make a different one. If you were to do that, make sure that the provisional (temporary) bridge looks and feels the...
Medicaid only covers basic dental procedures, such as fillings, extractions, dentures, and anterior root canal. It does not cover crowns, bridges, implants, and etc. Due to the low reimbursement fees, not many dentists will accept medicaid. You will need to either go to a...
