All ceramic bridge. Issues-1) sharp inner edges 2) the inner edges don't meet the gum line & my tongue invariably keeps going there 3) inside of the bridge not smooth 3) feels bulky 4 ) tongue movement not free, feels restricted 5) lower teeth and upper teeth seem to have less space so I keep feeling the inside of my upper teeth with lower 6)constant attention drawn towards the bridge, it doesn't sit easy in my mouth . Can these issues be taken care of by minor adjustments?
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October 8, 2016
Answer: Discomfort with new bridge; Imperative to correct bite to prevent future problems.
The main problem with your bridge as I see it from the photos is it doesn't look like the other side of your mouth, so it appears much more bulky. The only real way to fix it is to make a different one. If you were to do that, make sure that the provisional (temporary) bridge looks and feels the...
Medicaid only covers basic dental procedures, such as fillings, extractions, dentures, and anterior root canal. It does not cover crowns, bridges, implants, and etc. Due to the low reimbursement fees, not many dentists will accept medicaid. You will need to either go to a...
Thank you for your question. My honest opinion and secondary to experience, the best situation even when the bridge fails for the first time is to replace it with implants. Implants have a better prognosis than bridges, crowns and even of endodontically treated teeth. Seek the...