Why do I have pain when I bite into food with a fixed upper frontal 6 point bridge?

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I recently got a fixed bridge, pontic-porcelain fused to high noble metal #7 #8 #9 #10 and crown-porcelain fused high noble metal #6 #11. Whenever I try and bite into any food (bread, banana) it hurts. When I went to my dentists office to inquire about it I was told that I will have to tear my food now that I will no longer be able to bite into food because I have a 6 point bridge. Is this correct? When I had the temp bridge I was able to bite into pizza with no pain at all. Please help.

Jepssy Beltre, DDS · Answer

Hi, thanks for write... No, that's not correct, he needs to try to fix that, you paid for that, he needs to everyone the teeth support the bridge and your occlusion. Good luck

Elizabeth Reiser-Loeber, DMD · Answer

It sounds like the bridge needs to be remade if you're no longer able to bite through food. At best it just needs an adjustment to 'sharpen' the edge so you don't have to tear off food... that's silly! There's also better material that does not have metal which can show a dark edge over time. Sincerely,Dr. Reiser

Victoria Veytsman, DDS · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry.  We're sorry to hear about your discomfort.  This is a great question.  Overall, you should not be experiencing discomfort when you bite, but your teeth/gums may need more time to heal.  Although you should be able to bite into food with your new restorations, it's not recommended since you don't want to risk fracturing it.  Your dentist will be able to tell if you have a high occlusion and adjust your bite accordingly, as this is likely what your discomfort is coming from.  In addition, continue to monitor if you have hot/cold sensitivity since this could mean that you need a root canal in the future, which is a risk when treating restorations.  We hope this helps and wish you all the best!

David M. Schertzer, DDS · Answer

I would suspect initially the bite may be off on your bridge or crowns, you need to have that checked first.  If that does not correct the issue then X-rays should be taken to ensure there are no infections and fractures.  I would also probably recommend a nightmare to protect your investment up front, this may also help alleviate excess pressure on the bridge and crowns.  If your dentist will not look into this then try a second opinion at another practice.

Why do I have pain when I bite into food with a fixed upper frontal 6 point bridge?

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