The anchor tooth on my lower bridge has developed an infection. Can a root canal be done through existing crown?

Thank you for your inquiry. We're sorry to hear about your treatment needed, but this is not a totally uncommon for a tooth to have a root canal once treated. Any time treatment is done to a tooth, whether it be for a filling, crown or other treatment, there is a possibility of a root canal...

Teeth with large fillings are often used for bridge abutments, as long as they are in good condition. I would see an oral surgeon for a dental implant consultation before deciding, however. Dental implants are much more conservative than large bridges. If part of a large bridge ever fails, the...

Hello there,I'm sorry to hear that your bridge fractured.  Unfortunately, your missing tooth can not be permanently bonded to the abutments.  I would recommend that you schedule an appointment with your dentist to have a new bridge made. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have m...

It is unlikely that a rough cleaning would cause sensitivity or pain under a bridge for that period of time.  I would recommend that you call your dentist and let them evaluate it.  Until then, use warm salt water rinses a couple of times per day to help with healing of the gingival tissues.  ...

I understand wht you don't like about your smile.  It is possible to reshape the front teeth which will improve the look very quickly.Ideally, treatment begins with a diagnostic wax-up so your provisional is planned as a final restoration.  The provisional is then modified to create the look y...

This is normal in many instances where bone grafting was either not used or would not integrate after placement.  If you were not offered a bone graft that may be a better question for your dentist