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
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Hello in those circumstances mostly we prefer an implant supported fixed prostnesis rather than a removable partial. Connection between natural teeth and implants are mostly fragile and do not last long. Because implants are fused with jawbone but natural teeth are supported by ligaments and...
At this stage, trying to disassemble your bridge just to clean it with dental floss will cause greater damage to the teeth underneath. In such cases, you can prevent food accumulation under the bridge body with the devices we call waterpik and provide a more hygienic environment.
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