Tooth Bridge - Will the gums re-grow? (photo)

Question

I have tooth bridge placed 3 weeks ago and I wasn't quite happy about the look.Its just way higher than my normal teeth. And when I asked the dentist,she said my gum will regrow, which I don't think this high bridge will cover my from my gum. Do you think it will eventually grow?Should I call them and repair? Do you think they will ask me again for the cost? If you at my picture I attached,it's just don't look even.

Shivangi Gajwani Jain, MDS · Answer

No the gums will not regrow and the bridge looks bulky grom your picture. The shade of the bridge is also different from the natural teeth making it look artificial and very prominent. You have 2 options:

	- ask your dentist to replace your existing bridge at no additional cost as you are not happy with the result

	or

	- take a consult from a good cosmetic dentist and get a new one made. This option will be expensive as you have already paid for your existing bridge but an eperienced cosmetic doctor will give you much better results.

	All the best.

Kevin Coughlin, DMD · Answer

In most cases no I suggest if your not happy let them know and in most cases they will repair or replace at no charge unless you told them you were happy before insertion good luck

	 

	Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD      CEO Baystate Dental PC

Nick M. Mobilia, DDS · Answer

It is hard to tell if the middle 2 teeth are natural abutments containing the root portion of your tooth, or if your hatural teeth had been extracted.  Either way, the bridge is unesthetic and it is also canted which makes it more prominent and fake looking.  Once you address your concerns with your dentist and the case is redone, you need to make sure that you are happy with your temporaries before proceding with the final.  Often times, the temporaries can be adjusted and then copied for your final restorations once you and your dentist are happy.  Good luck and keep us posted.

Michael Firouzian, DDS · Answer

Unfortunately the gum will not grow down because the bridge teeth are way too bulky and not in proportion with your natural teeth.  You need to have a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dentist to have it replaced.

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

Thanks for sending along the picture so we can see your concerns.  The bridge in my opinion is not esthetic at all.  Did you see a cosmetic dentist because this should be addressed by someone who had a cosmetic background.  The gum will not grow back.  Speak to your dentist about your concerns.

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Answer: Gum re-growth around a bridge.

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Answer: Bridge placed will my gums regrow

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