Can a dentist create a dental bridge using the lateral incisors as the anchor teeth?

October 23, 2013
Asked By:Valeri8115 in SA Texas

I have a 3-tooth bridge using one central incisor and one lateral incisor as anchors. I have one front upper tooth. I am having the other central incisor pulled, and have to have new bridge made. I was told no dentist will use both lateral incisors as anchor teeth, they will have to use the canines. Is this true? Why not use lateral incisors? My canines, are fangs, high up in my jaw bone. I cannot get implants, as I cannot afford them and insurance does not cover them, they are not an option.

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