I flipped over my bike at the age of 13 and knocked out one front tooth and rotated the other. After 4 years of braces (with a fake tooth attached to a bracket), I was given a bridge. I have gotten very subconcious about the gum recession. Kids ask me what is wrong with my teeth on a regular basis. Is there anything I can do? I once heard of a bridge replacement with a gum color along the top to match. Is there anything else I can do? Ready for a pretty smile again.
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October 31, 2012
Answer: Dental Bridge Put in at 17 Years Old. Now 36 and Am Very Subconscious of Gum Recession and Size of Teeth.
The way that an implant attaches to the bone and the way that a natural tooth ( root) attaches to the bone is different. This means that biting forces will affect both scenarios differently. If they are attached together through the use of a dental bridge, you can compromise the health...
Have you spoken to the dentist that put the bridges in? Also you need to have xrays completed to make sure there isi nothing else going on which may cause a space. Teeth generally do not move like that unless there is a problem with your bite. Unfortunately, it may be too...
First of all you should be receiving a better standard of service. Being put off of seating a permanent bridge for six months is certainly not standard of care. If the bite is off on the temporary bridge it could be causing at least some of your symptoms such as headaches and ear...
