Is it a problem if I can’t floss between my wisdom tooth & crown/bridge because it was cemented too close?

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The bridge was placed next to my wisdom tooth. I believe it is a tight contact which is why I cannot floss between the bridge and wisdom tooth. I know it’s important to floss every tooth which is why I am worried. Should I just waterpik instead of getting it readjusted? There is no problem flossing under the bridge but the problem is I cannot get the thread to go inbetween the wisdom tooth and bridge. For example, if a crown is too close to your natural tooth, it is too tight to floss

Eren Pera, DDS, MSc · Answer

When a crown is made, it is important to have a tight contact between the crown and the natural tooth to prevent food debris from accumulating. However, if these contacts are too tight on the backmost teeth, dental floss may not pass through, so the contact points should not be excessively tight. Since wisdom teeth do not contribute to chewing and are difficult to clean, extraction may be the healthiest option for you. Otherwise, if you cannot clean the food debris that accumulates between your teeth and the crown, both teeth may decay.

Kerem Turgut Atasoy, DDS, PhD · Answer

The use of interdental brush and waterpik device can be useful for maintenance and achieving oral hygiene.

Is it a problem if I can’t floss between my wisdom tooth & crown/bridge because it was cemented too close?

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