Dentist is saying bridge is loose, and found some decay under tooth that is holding permanent bridge in place. Why would he want to remove tooth and bridge, if salvageable, like I have been reading.
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Hi, thanks for the question... You need to do 2 roots canals #27 and #30, this will be better do before the bridge, now your run the risk to losing the bridge, which is not good by the way, go to an endodontist and make the 2 roots canals drilling the bridge to avoid having to remove it, but if...
Sensitivity to hot and cold can sometimes be an indication of needing a root canal. It is important you see a dentist asap and have an X-ray taken and that area examined. You may have decay that is irritating the pulp (the nerve), and the sooner you have it taken care of the better.
See an expert dentist to see if you have any root cavities or possibly your bite is off?, or if your tooth supporting the dental bridge is non vital, requiring dental treatment.If all are ok, then gum treatment is needed, to prevent periodontal disease. If you have done deep cleaning and used...