My front tooth had a root canal 30+ years ago. That tooth was removed and replaced by a (pontic). I had a temporary bridge for 6 months and the permanent bridge was put in 8 weeks ago. I am in a lot of pain around the gums of all three teeth, there is a lot of bleeding, throbbing and a numbness in my nose. I cannot bite down where the bridge is and my teeth feel swollen on the back side. I am in a lot of discomfort and need would like to know what questions I need to be asking my dentist.
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It depends on what the bridge is made of. If it's porcelain, the retainer can be bonded to it. If it's zironia, it would be very difficult to bond to if at all. You may be better off and have less issues with wearing a removable retainer nightly.
It's always best to have a shorter spanning bridge when possible! It's hard to give you all of your options without having completed a proper exam of you, however, I would also recommend getting a second opinion on what your treatment options are!
