There is a gap before my dental bridge and I cannot floss the tooth after the bridge (my natural tooth). It was cemented too close to my back tooth. Should I get this adjusted because I cannot floss my natural tooth (only under the bridge) and it has me worried. The dentist did notice but it was already cemented and could not yank it off. He said I might need it adjusted which takes time or get filling to create space. Any thoughts please, this is on my bottom molars
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Hello. This jaw relationship is not a deep bite. The diastema between your central incisors is because of the orthodontic movement. Your bridge can be re-done by connecting anterior 6 teeth from canine to canine. That will be the best option
Yes, is possible to keep the abutment teeth safe, removing the bridge with an electric motor, lot of irrigation and being very carefully. Is important to take x rays of the teeth, to evaluate the structure and the amount of bone surround them.
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Orthodontic treatment is required to correct overbite because in this treatment there is an incompatibility with the position of the teeth in the jaw bones. However, this is a situation that cannot be corrected with a prosthesis such as a bridge or crown.